Podcasts
Podcasts are rising in
popularity and they have been causing quite a lot of noise lately. Podcasts are series of audio files that are
available online. They are organized using
episodes focused on varied topics and usually featuring special guests. In this multi-tasking era, listeners can
subscribe to these podcasts and listen to their episodes, while doing other
activities such as driving, cooking, cleaning, among other tasks. For this blog post, I will focus on using
podcasts in education.
Podcasts can be
incorporated in the classroom and libraries in numerous ways. I reviewed the following three podcasting
platforms to have a better understanding of the features they offer.
PodBean is
a well-established podcasting website and app where you can search, download,
and listen to your favorite podcasts, radio, and audiobooks anywhere and
anytime. It has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to create,
publish, and manage your podcasts.
Features:
- High
Performance
- Free Website
Builder & Full-Featured Podcast Site
- 24/7
- Cloud Hosting
- Unlimited Storage
and Bandwidth
- Personalized Domain
and Branding
How can PodBean be used in the school library?
- Students can create and share Book Talks
- Invite guest readers, speakers, or authors to discuss library topics
Audioboom is
an all-in-one platform for individuals who are starting their podcast or for master
podcasters. This website and mobile platform
makes podcasts accessible and profitable for podcasters and advertisers.
Features:
- Publish Up To
5 Episodes Per Month
- Up To 10,000
Plays Per Month
- Distribution Via
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio, & Spotify
- Embeddable
Player for Your Website and Social Media Integration
- Money Back
Guarantee
- Audio Hosting
- Podcast
RSS Feed
- Network App Listing
- Advanced Analytics
- Social Media Integration
How can Audioboom be used in the school library?
- Students can summarize books they are reading
- Students can deliver Library News weekly or monthly
Sound Cloud is a
music and podcast streaming online platform that enables its users to upload,
promote, and share audio around the world. I did notice they have many restrictive terms for
their users, as well as a huge rumor that surrounds the company of its potential
financial trouble.
Features:
- 3
Hour-Unlimited Hours Uploads Per Month
- Basic Embedded
Players
- Basic
Analytics Stats
How can Soundcloud be used
in the school library?
· Share
Music
· Oral Report/Presentation
& Provide Feedback
Podcast:
I
helped create a podcast using PodBean with my classmate Jessi Barr on the topic
of Digital Citizenship. We
already had a PodBean account, so we chose to use it for this assignment, because
of its user-friendliness to create and publish podcasts. You can listen to it HERE.
You can find some educational podcasts can be found on:
Common Sense Media.org: 20 Best Podcasts
for Kids
We
Are Teachers.com: 18 Best Podcasts for Kids in Elementary, Middle, and High
School
Parents.com:
12 Podcasts Your Kids Should Be Listening To
I really like you organized your blog, it simple but very informative! The music that was chosen for your podcast was actually kinda catchy!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed listening to your podcast. The music was quite interesting. How did you add it though? I tried adding music when I recorded our podcast using PodBean and I just couldn't figure it out. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThank you for included the specific features of each platform and how it can be used in the library. Very informative!
ReplyDeleteYour podcast was great!
You were a great partner on this podcast, Virginia! I'm glad the music, which was just 7 seconds from a silent film score, helped enhance the final product.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to see the rapid growth of podcasts. There are podcasts basically about any topic. I am not an avid podcast listener but after this assignment I might give it a try. Great job!
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