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This is the first of a series of sample podcast episodes to be posted here. To download and listen to the .mp3 file associated with each episode, simply click on the title of the posting in this blog. Or, to listen to the audio online within your browser, simply click on the player below to listen.
Additionally, in this particular episode posting, a transcript of the narration is provided below. It's always helpful to have a manuscript, if possible, of audio files to ensure that your materials will be accessible.
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- Transcript -
Hello! Welcome to the world of podcasting!! Right now you are listening to a podcast! In the Faculty Development Pod-series, NIU faculty and staff have the opportunity to learn more about how to leverage podcasting technology to enhance the learning experiences of students in your class.
There are many technological solutions to recording and deploying podcasts. In the pod-series, you'll learn more about the steps necessary for creating and distributing media content such as this. The narration for this particular podcast episode was recorded on a PC using an $20 usb microphone and the free audio recording program called "Audacity." After recording the narration, a royalty-free background music loop was downloaded for free at musicloops.com and added to the music project before finally exporting as a .mp3 file. The .mp3 file was then uploaded to a web server and then linked to from a blog created for the sole purpose of serving as a podcast by creating the necessary RSS feed to make the podcast possible.
Now, that process just described may sound somewhat confusing but don’t worry, it's really not as cumbersome as it might sound. Remember that the FacDev Training Podcast is available at: facdevmedia.blogspot.com.
Enjoy your podcasting experience!
Additionally, in this particular episode posting, a transcript of the narration is provided below. It's always helpful to have a manuscript, if possible, of audio files to ensure that your materials will be accessible.
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- Transcript -
Hello! Welcome to the world of podcasting!! Right now you are listening to a podcast! In the Faculty Development Pod-series, NIU faculty and staff have the opportunity to learn more about how to leverage podcasting technology to enhance the learning experiences of students in your class.
There are many technological solutions to recording and deploying podcasts. In the pod-series, you'll learn more about the steps necessary for creating and distributing media content such as this. The narration for this particular podcast episode was recorded on a PC using an $20 usb microphone and the free audio recording program called "Audacity." After recording the narration, a royalty-free background music loop was downloaded for free at musicloops.com and added to the music project before finally exporting as a .mp3 file. The .mp3 file was then uploaded to a web server and then linked to from a blog created for the sole purpose of serving as a podcast by creating the necessary RSS feed to make the podcast possible.
Now, that process just described may sound somewhat confusing but don’t worry, it's really not as cumbersome as it might sound. Remember that the FacDev Training Podcast is available at: facdevmedia.blogspot.com.
Enjoy your podcasting experience!