Listen Up! Podcasting for Schools and Libraries - Softcover

Linda W. Braun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1573873047 ISBN 13: 9781573873048

Publisher: Information Today, Inc., 2007

Synopsis

Here is a timely -- and time-saving -- guide for teachers, librarians, and school media specialists who need to get quickly up-to-speed on this exciting technology. Educational technology specialist Linda Braun explains what podcasting is and why it is such a useful tool for schools and libraries. She covers both content and technical issues, sharing tips for finding and using podcasts and vodcasts, examples of innovative school and library projects, how-to advice for creating great podcasts, and guidance on getting the word out to students, staff, patrons, and other users. As a reader bonus, the author s Web page features links to her recommended resources for school and library podcasters. Whether you are new to the technology or an experienced podcaster in search of ideas and inspiration, you ll find a unique source of support in Listen Up! Podcasting for Schools and Libraries.

About this title

From School Library Journal

A handy guide for novices or more experienced tech users. A brief introductory chapter lists some user statistics and discusses the development of the medium and how schools and libraries can utilize it. In six conversational chapters, Braun explains podcasting's technical terms, ongoing development, necessary components such as an RSS feed and a feed reader, creating subscriptions, and methods of distribution. A list of 10 viable reasons for school and library involvement in this medium gives even inexperienced librarians encouragement. Advice includes planning; marketing; developing content; whether to be formal or informal in presentation; how to create or use music effectively; and recommendations on purchasing microphones, video cameras, selecting the right software program, etc. Examples of sites and interviews with people responsible for various types of school and library podcasts give insight as to what makes a successful presentation. Additional information in sidebars; a few figures; and an appendix that includes a planning worksheet, a handy list of tools, and a sample podcast feed conclude this useful resource.–Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE
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From Booklist

This book offers information for teachers, librarians, and school media specialists interested in starting a podcast. In clear, step-by-step format, Braun walks readers through the process of creating a podcast, from garnering administrative support to marketing to specific audiences, with examples of sites where readers can listen to or see podcasts in action. Screen shots supplement the text, and boxed areas provide additional information and brief interviews with key individuals familiar with podcasting. An appendix offers links to sites that would be useful tools for podcasting. Other appendixes include a podcast planning worksheet and a sample podcast feed. The book concludes with a glossary, a list of resources, and an index. This is a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about podcasting and utilizing the technology to improve their programming and outreach. A companion Web site is at http://www.leonline.com/listen_up. --Maren Ostergard

About this edition

• Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1573873047
• ISBN 13: 9781573873048
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120