Podcast+Basics

= __**What is a podcast?**__ =
 * ==== A podcast is a series of digital media files (either audio or video ) that are released episodically and downloaded through web syndication. ====
 * ==== Researchers at the Center for Journalism and Mass Communication Research at the University of Texas at Austin are proposing a three-part definition of a podcast: first, that it is episodic; second, that it is downloadable; and third, that it is program-driven, mainly with a host and/or theme. ====

** Podcast in Plain English **
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Podcast Software

 * ~ Software ||~ Platform ||
 * Audacity || Mac & Windows ||
 * Garageband || Mac ||
 * Wavepad || Mac & Windows ||

▪ Save your podcast. (Make sure you know what folder you are saving it in so that you have easy access to it ).
====** //Note: The explanation of a podcast only established how to create an audio file and convert it to an MP3. You must now determine where you want you audio recording to air and follow their instructions for uploading your file. Additionally, for it to be an authentic podcast it would need to meet the requirements of the above definition. However, this is a great start for your students.// **====