SHOW NOTES DECEMBER 11, 2006: What do you need to create a podcast?

Note : For Novice users or K-12 teachers specifically podcasters on a budget.

Introduction Basic Tools: computer, internet connection

First Podcasting Tool -LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER My recommendations are that the computer is enough to support the recording software ( Audacity) which is a free open source program and set up the computer in a quiet room

Second Podcating Tool- INTERNET CONNECTION Avoid Dial Up and use DSL which costs about $ 15 /month

Third Podcasting Tool - RECORDING SOFTWARE Try using Audacity as forementioned which is a FREE OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE and can be downloaded at

http://audacity.sourceforge.net



or you can also use Garageband for Apple ( if you use your Apple Education Discount they will take 10% - 15% off your purchase!)


Fourth Podcasting Tool : MICROPHONE/HEADPHONE I recommend Logitech Headphone/Mic which can be purchased at Amazon.com, Target or Office Depot for $ 25 - $30.

Question from our Listeners: Letter from Gerry Working, Division Director of a Lower School at St.Matthew's Episcopal Day School, Gerry write is podcasting like audio streaming? Can I listen to Podcasts on KFOG?

My Response: audio streaming plays continuous streaming music programs day and night. Podcasting plays on an as needed basis at the click of the subscribe button. audio streaming is one program playing right after the other and podcasting is one self-contained program.