WLA: Podcasting as a Library Tool
Podcasting as a Library Tool
Presented by Keith Schroeder
Presented by Keith Schroeder
- iPod + Broadcast = Podcast
- Podcasting can be used for self-paced learning - interesting idea...
- Denver Public Library uses podcasting
- Issues with copyright. Still undecided. You should ask permission to podcast a book, including the info they want you to. Especially true when using books, ie children's services
- Often only with limited use.
- Lansing Public Library has a great info page
- Sunnyvale Public Library - Dream Green Kitchens
- Kankakee Public Library - Teen Poetry Slam
- Seattle Public Library
- CyberSmart Curriculum
- Netsmartz
- Something to check out for blogging & podcasting: EFF Blogger's FAQ
- Good microphone: invest in screen to avoid spitting noises; or use nylon stocking
- Audacity
- Macs better than PCs for podcasting - all podcasting software included (GarageBand)
- Podsafe Music Network
- Look for royalty-free music; purchase CD of it and library then owns it to use
- Use a recordable mp3 player
- Use blog to store podcasts or to announce new release
- Podomatic
- Blogmeister
- Feedburner
- OurMedia: hosting
- Middle schoolers and up love the technology. Libraries can harness that energy and interest.
- Learn side-by-side with the kids.
- Audacity Video Tutorials
- Quick demo of Audacity was nice to see. I have to find time to play...
- Collection of resources from Keith