E-Learning Council

Full conference details now available.  Mark your calendars and see  

  http://www.txdla.org/conference/2010/ for details (including Dr. Stephen Covey).

 

The Podcasting 101 sessions were a set of classes organized by volunteers from Texas government. This document was a resource handout that grew with each session.

 

An Internet search will yield hundreds of resources and references, so in no way do we claim is this a comprehensive list or “the best”. It is simply some helpful references suggested by volunteers organizing the Podcasting 101 clinics for Texas State Government in August/September 2009.

 

Introduction / How To

• Learning in Hand (Great how-to booklet available for download)
• Podcasting in Plain English (short YouTube video by CommonCraft)
• Make a Professional Podcast on a Minimal Budget
• MuniGov 2.0 Explanation
• How To Podcast Tutorial
• YouTube – use SEARCH to find tons of tutorials on podcasting or use of various tools like Audacity (as well as any other subject)
• TeacherTube – YouTube type site for educators. Access is often not blocked by organizations that restrict access to YouTube

 

Finding Podcasts

• Odeo
• iTunes
• Podcast Alley
• Podcast.com
• Podcast 411
• Podcast Pickle

Tools

• Audacity Audio Editor/RecorderLAME
• MP3 Encoder

Tool Tutorials and Tips

• § Garageband Video Tutorials
• § Imovie Video Tutorials
• § Audacity Wiki
• § Movie Maker 2 Free Tips and Tricks

Podcast Hosting Sites

• § Solidcast
• § Podomatic

Sounds  

(list found at http://socialmediatrader.com/make-a-professional-podcast-on-a-minimal-budget/

• SoundSnap – Quality sound effects and ambiance
• PodsafeAudio – Music to use under the creative commons license. A huge library.
• Partners in Rhyme – A large number public domain sound effects
• Jamendo – Another great community for sharing music under the creative commons license.

 

Miscellaneous

• Podcasting Legal Guide
• Making Podcasts Accessible (College of the Redwoods)
• Jeffrey Frey on Accessilble Podcasts – Blogger from Rice University, focus on Pocasting in Education

 

Government-Specific Information

• Free Governmnet Podcasts
• WebContent.gov– robust goverment community on website-related topics
• MuniGov 2.0 – very active group about use of Social Media/Web 2.0 in government
• Texas Senate Weekly Review Podcasts
• TxDOT Podcasts

 

 “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” – Chinese proverb