BEAUT Podcasts VOL 1&2

Last year I created BEAUT Podcast Vol 1 (10 episodes) and this year I have continued to create BEAUT Podcast Vol 2. I am still grappling with the technology and testing different microphones, software and file types. I use garage band along with keynote to create the podcasts. Enhanced podcasts are my favorite although I have found if you add too much text it can't be seen on an ipod screen but can be seen on the computer. So my podcasts are better to be watched and listened to on your computer if you want to see the grahics and click on the website links I add.

I take many screen shots for my graphics and I have only recently discovered that as they save as png files they take up a huge space. So in future I'll be converting them to jpegs. I have been aware that some of my podcasts seem to be too large.

Episode 14- Maths Smorgasbord was made by dragging my keynote into profcast and then giving a commentry on the slide show. Unfortunatley I should have used the forward arrow instead of the space bar to go to the next slide as there is a clicking noise. I hope you can use one of the suggested activities in your class.

My greatest problem is finding a quiet place to record which has meant that sometimes I create very late at night when all others in the house are asleep. Of course the other problem with getting regular podcasts out is finding the time to create them.

If you would like to leave a comment or a suggestion for future podcasts use this blog and add your comment.

Cheers from JennyA