ipad+podcasting

Podcasting is an audio file that can be shared with others. It can be created using different hardware and software, including a range of iPad apps. Podcasting comes from the words 'iPod' and 'Broadcasting'. It is a way of sharing audio for many different teacher and student initiated tasks. The file type in podcasting is very important. Typically MP3 files, a compressed version, are used to share audio, however this is not the highest quality audio file available. Other formats will provide better quality but will also mean larger file sizes.
 * What is Podcasting?**


 * Essential Podcasting Apps**
 * Garage Band** - for creating voice and music tracks - can share to SoundCloud, YouTube, iMovie, or email
 * Voicethread** - create voice tracks and add images - collaborative (needs account)
 * Audio Boo** - Create a school channel and share with your school community and the world! eg Michael Faraday School, London.
 * SoundCloud** - create and share sounds/voice (needs account)
 * Podcasts** - by Apple - for downloading podcasts
 * Croak It!** - 30 sec audio clips - share or find others (needs account)
 * iRecorder** - share recordings via iTunes or a dedicated URL
 * QuickVoice** - Email recordings

Suggested activities: Podbean - upload MP3 files. Google Docs - all file types can now be uploaded and shared Others listed above
 * Podcasting in the Classroom**
 * Personal recording - reflections, sharing stories
 * Interviews
 * Radio program
 * Team reflections and assignments
 * Debating
 * School broadcasts
 * Musical rehearsals
 * Uploading your Podcast to the Web**

Apple GarageBand website - basic info - includes a video about how to use Jam Session Apple Support GarageBand GarageBand podcasting video tutorials (for desktop version) Video Tutorials on YouTube GarageBand app review - includes screen shots and video
 * Resources**
 * How to record a song
 * How to record a multi-track song with a metronome
 * How to create a loop

Podcast Apps Review Online file converter - free conversions of most file types e.g., m4a-mp3

More app ideas - Editing audio on an iPad

Croak.It app review - includes screenshots and video