An Innovation & Technology Division Resource Guide “Things should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler.� - Albert Einstein
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American Nicaraguan School www.ans.edu.ni - Managua, Nicaragua - 2012
Podcasting | podomatic.com
Keywords: podcast, MP3, microphone, headset, episode, tag
Getting to Know | Podomatic.com
STEP 1 • Open your favorite Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, etc.) • In the address bar write: www.podomatic.com • You'll be taken to PodOmatic's official website.
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Characteristics STEP 2 • Click on the "Sign Up" button on the right-side-corner. • Read the characteristics of the editions of Podcast. • Click on "Sign Up" button. (Basic)
Tip: Choose the basic version, creates a free account.
Signing Up STEP 3 • Upload your profile picture. • You'll be taken to your working area (dashboard). • Look around and get to know the PodOmatic working area.
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New Episode | Title STEP 4 • Write a Title and Description for your episode. • Click on Save & Continue.
Tip: You'll have to continue the publishing process.
New Episode | Audio/Video STEP 5
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Choices
• Select an audio/ video clip: • Choose one of the provided options (upload file, media library, record, transfer, skip this step) • Choose your audio file.
New Episode | Photo
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STEP 6
Choices
• Select a photo for the episode. • Choose one of the provided options (upload photo, media library, image URL, Skip this step) • Choose your photo file.
Tip: PodOmatic recommends photos 600X600
New Episode | Tags STEP 6 • Write tags for your podcast. • Tags are usually important words (keywords) that refer to your podcast. • Users can find your podcast episode through your tags. • Click on the "Save & Continue" button.
Tip: To separate a tag from one another, write a comma (,).
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New Episode | Review/Publish STEP 8 • Publishing your Podcast: • Add Chapters (optional). • Quality/Format • Streaming (allow download, RSS) • Publication Date. • Scroll-down and click on the "Save & Continue" button.
Tip: Review your podcast's information.
Published NOTE: • Your episode is being processed for publication. • Your episode is now published. • Click on "Home" and go back to your Podomatic working area.
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Podcast Site | Personalize STEP 9 • Click on "Podcast" on the menu. • Choose Podcast > Settings. • Fill your podcasting information. (Podcast URL, Tag line, Cover art, Description, Category, Tags, Language) • Click on the "Save" button. Tip: podcast web address-URL (yourname.podomatic.com)
Podcast Site | Published STEP 10 • All your Episodes will be hosted in this site. • Easily share your podcasts with your students and colleagues.
Sample Podcast Site
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Podcasting | Audacity
Keywords: record, microphone, audio, trim, cut
Explore Audacity
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STEP 1
Note:
• Open your favorite Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, etc.) • In the address bar write: audacity.sourceforge.net • You'll be taken to Audacity's official website.
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.
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Downloading Audacity STEP 2
Tip: On Windows Vista/7 all downloads are saved on Downloads folder.
• Click on the "Download" tab on the Audacity Website. • Choose the latest version for your Operating System (OS) [Windows, Mac OSX, Linux] • View system requirements. • Click on "Audacity Installer" link. • The download will start.
Downloading Plug-ins/Libraries STEP 3 • Under " Optional Downloads" > "Plugins and Libraries", click on " LADSPA plug-ins Installer". • Download will start.
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Installing Audacity STEP 4
Tip: Depending on your security settings, UAC will ask you to authorize changes to your computer.
• Run the Audacity Installer. • On Windows Vista/7-When UAC dialog box appears, click "Yes" button • Click "Next" • Read Terms of Service, Click "Next". • Click "Next" • Click "Install" • Click"Next" • Click "Finish" • Audacity has been installed on your computer.
Installing Plug-ins STEP 5 • Run the Plug-ins installer (doubleclick). • Follow the Setup Wizard instructions. • Click "Next" when prompted. • Click "Install".
Tip: Read carefully before hitting the "Next" button.
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Download MP3 Encoder STEP 6 • On the Audacity Downloads web page: Click on "LAME MP3 encoder" • You'll be taken to another page, Click on LAME Download Page". • Click on the link" libmp3lame-win3.98.2.zip". • Download will start. Tip: This encoder is necessary to export to MP3.
Install MP3 Encoder STEP 7
Tip: Be sure to copy the files in the right location.
• When the ZIP file has download, double click -on it and extract all files. • Copy those file in the following place in your computer. (C:\ Program Files\ Audacity\Plug-Ins). • Open Audacity. • File>Export>Select MP3 File>Ok. • Click on "browse" button. • Look for the files you've just copied. • Select and Click "Ok"
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Getting to Know Audacity STEP 8 • Open Audacity and take a look around. • Audacity is a audio editing software. • Open each menu and see what the characteristics Audacity offers.
Tip: The best way to learn how-to use a software is trying it.
Record NOTE: Stop
Record
Make sure your microphone is on/plugged in.
STEP 9 • Click on the recording button (Red dot). • Begin speaking and recording your voice. • Click on the stop button (Yellow Square), when you're done recording. Tip: Look for a silent place to record.
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Exporting MP3 STEP 10 • On the Menu: Click on file > Export • Write the name you wish for your MP3 file. • Click on the "Save" button.
Easy to export your files.
Experiences
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Mr. R. Perezalonso's Experience using podcasts in his classroom. dsj;feiouqpewur ncvz,cxnsak;lfhqewuorwqpursljajasdfkl;adsjgqpoewruqewrpqoiewurqe
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-Roberto Perezalonso Sixth Grade Science Teacher
https://sites.google.com/a/ans.edu.ni/earthscience https://sites.google.com/a/ ans.edu.ni/podcasts-vodcasts/
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American Nicaraguan School
Innovation & Technology Division Frente al Club de Lomas de Montserrat, P.O. Box 2670 Phone #: (505) 2278-0029 / (505) 2278-4508 / Fax: (505) 2267-3088 Managua, Nicaragua www.ans.edu.ni