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Edmonds Community College on iTunes U

What You Need to Get Started Podcasting

Hardware

• Computer with speakers
• Microphone - Some computers have built in mics. Or, you can buy one at Radio Shack, Office Depot, etc, for < $20.

Software

• Audacity - Free, open source software for recording and editing sounds
• Download from ---> http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
• Download .mp3 encoder from same site.
• Mac Users ---> Garage Band

Web Space

• Sound files are large. 5 minutes can be 5MB. Make sure that you have adequate web space.
• A way to upload files. FTP? Blackboard or other LMS? EdCC ITunesU? ---> http://www.edcc.edu/itunesu/login.php

Record your Podcast

• Plan your podcast! Prepare your script or notes.
• Press record button.
• Speak slowly and clearly into microphone.
• Click stop. Playback, review and edit.
• Save file in .mp3 format using encoder.

Upload to WWW

• Link file to your web page, Blackboard classroom, or directly into a Word, Excel or PPT file.
• Encourage students to listen and give feedback!