Podcasting at Philadelphia University
The word podcasting is a combination of the words iPod and Broadcasting. In its most popular form, it is a way for people to be able to selectively subscribe to audio content over the internet. This audio content can then be automatically added to a mobile device, like an iPod. Podcasting can also be used to distribute video content for iPod. - Apple’s definition
Note: You do not need an iPod to listen or view a podcast.
A Podcast is RSS content that you’ve subscribed to & is delivered via the internet; then captured by a program known as a “podcatcher” or a “content aggregator” such as iTunes.
Podcasting has been likened to TiVo because it empowers the consumer to listen or view their selected podcasts whenever they like, and on the go with an MP3 player.
iTunes University is HERE! - Students, Faculty and Staff
Philadelphia University iTunes U is a collaborative initiative between Philadelphia University and Apple Computer, Inc. PhilaU iTunes U is a service that is accessed through Apple's popular iTunes interface. Users of iTunes U can subscribe to and download content to their PC or MAC. For portability, Students, Faculty and Staff on the go may also sync their content to an iPod player or other portable MP3 device.
For information on how to get started with iTunes U please read our Getting Started Guide (PDF) or click on the links below.
Podcast Creation - Hardware
There are various methods by which podcasts can be created. Portable recording devices simplify the process and are available on loan from OIR.
Audio can be edited and published on a PC or Macintosh. Video and Enhanced (Images, PowerPoint, Video, Music, PDFs, etc.) Podcasts can only be created on a Macintosh.
Olympus Digital Voice Recorder (shown here) |
Digital Video Camera (shown here) This recording device will videotape and record audio of your classroom lectures and other activities. These are available from Instructional Media Services within OIR. Note: Use the camera that records on a Mini-DV tape. You will have to purchase this tape on your own. |
Podcast Creation - Software
Audacity - PC and Macintosh
This free program may be used for editing audio files. If you are on campus, this program is installed on all computers. If you are at home, you can download the program and the MP3 Encoder here.
- Download Audacity for PC and Mac - Download program and LAME MP3 Encoder
There are both documentation and tutorials for using Audacity available at:
- http://www.philau.edu/ITS/podcasts/audacity/ - NOT LIVE!
- Audacity Tutorial
GarageBand - Macintosh ONLY
With GarageBand and iTunes University, it's simple to record podcast episodes, publish a podcast series, and become your own Internet talk show host. Garage Band is used to record podcasts that combine any of the following into a podcast episode:
- PowerPoint Slides
- Images
- Audio
- Video
- PDFs
- External Links
- Much More!
When you publish a new episode on PhilaU on iTunes, your subscribers will see it in their Podcast lists in iTunes.
iTunes
Once podcasts are completed they are stored in iTunes and accessible within a particular course or made available to the PhilaU community. It is also possible to share recordings with anyone having an Internet connection.
Look above for documentation relative to accessing iTunes University and listening/viewing PhilaU podcasts.
RSS
RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication and can be likened to a news feed. This software lets you subscribe to podcasts whether they originate from Philadelphia University or from some other Internet location. You can subscribe to podcasts dealing with a wide range of topics and many of the leading news services offer podcasts too.
Copyright
As with any other form of media or medium. If you are going to quote from a book, use lyrics from a song, or a song clip as part of your Podcast, you need to be sure that proper credit is given and that there is no violation of use.
- Creative Commons - a not for profit organization which offers flexible copyright licenses for creative works.
At this site there is also a definitive guide to copyright as it pertains to Podcasting.
For further information and/or assistance:
Phone: 215-951-4648
E-Mail: HelpDesk@philau.edu
Office: Search Hall, Second Floor
