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__Podcasting __ Podcasting is broadcasting through the internet. Most podcasts are news or television shows, regular information delivery, or music broadcasts. Dictionary.com defines podcast as (n.) a digitalaudioorvideofileorrecording,usuallypartofathemedseries,thatcanbedownloadedfromaWebsitetoamediaplayerorcomputer. Teachers can use podcasts to provide their students with information and lessons at anytime, anywhere, as long as they the podcast recording with them. Students may download podcasts to their iPod, phone, home computer, etc. Teachers’ podcasts may include audio, voice-over images, video clips, interviews, and many other forms of lesson delivery. Students may use podcasts to create presentations for class assignments.

Audicity is a very popular podcasting program that allows users to audio record and edit. Audacity can be used to record live audio, convert tapes and records into other recording files (CDs or digital recordings), edit sound files, cut, copy, or mix sounds, and change the speed/pitch of an audio recording. This program is completely free, as it was developed and distributed by a group of volunteers. Audacity is an example of an open source software, meaning that its source code is available for anyone to study or use.

GarageBand is another podcasting program. The main purpose of GarageBand is for the user to create and produce their own music. GarageBand provides the user with a number of instruments and production tools that allow them to create music without a band. It even offers users with music lessons so they can improve their own musical talents. In addition to creating music, GarageBand can be used to create radio-style shows, record interviews, and create audio projects like a professional. Files can be shared online and saved to personal devices. Garageband can be purchased for $79. Teachers can use GarageBand to record lessons and interviews for their students to listen to on their own time. However, GarageBand is only compatible with Mac computers, while Audacity is compatible with PCs. Podcasting is becoming increasingly popular in the education world as technology has improved and more families have internet access. Although podcasts can include images and video, Audacity and GarageBand are purely audio programs.

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