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= Eighth Floor Creating Audio Files (//and Podcasts//) =

Welcome to the Eighth Floor's class on creating audio files and podcasts. In this course we will use Audacity to create a few practice files. In addition, we will discuss the value of audio files in education and how they are used in podcasts.


 * Objectives: **
 * Discuss uses of audio files in education
 * Come up with ideas of your own
 * Create audio files with Audacity
 * Upload files to internet if desired

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 * What is an audio file? **

Podcasting in Plain English Ask A Ninja - What is Podcasting Grammar Girl Radio Willow Web Just One More Book Podcasting in Education The Wild Classroom Even MORE Podcast Examples Our City Podcasts Even MORE Podcast Examples
 * What is a podcast? **

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 * What Not to Do **

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 * WHY DO WE LIKE AUDIO FILES? **
 * ESL
 * Theater
 * Speeches
 * Reading Practice
 * With audio only, students can create a unique vision
 * Storytelling
 * Mini Lecture
 * Short Directions
 * Instructor materials/alternate delivery
 * Communication with parents/community
 * Student publishing/student as guide
 * Allows students to explain their thinking
 * Collaboration and construction of knowledge
 * Expand the classroom
 * Independent learning
 * Audience - not your teacher
 * Cheating
 * Cheap
 * Fun


 * SHARING AUDIO FILES **
 * PowerPoint presentation
 * Wiki
 * Blog
 * Website
 * Google Apps
 * Camtasia
 * Learning Management System, such as Moodle or Blackboard
 * iTunes
 * Social Media (Facebook, Sound Cloud, etc. )
 * What else?

**AUDIO TOOLS AND PODCAST HOSTING** ThePodcastHost Aviary Education (also has video editing tools) Sound Cloud

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 * FREE MUSIC**

Listening Theme Page - This "Theme Page" has links to audio resources for ESL students and teachers. Many books Free Tools and Materials
 * Resources **

UPLOAD YOUR AUDIO FILE HERE

Link to more resources in Podcasting: Hype or Help? course