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R. Yes, and as you'll quickly learn there are many types and levels of quality. For the purposes of this class, hold off buying one until you have a clearer idea about the kind of podcast recording you are interested in. I'll discuss this more in class. We will have some microphones available in class, but these cannot be checked out and are NOT of good enough quality for your podcast episodes. (Read Farkas, Chapter 3: pp. 96-119 for background information on audio equipment).
Mics podcast -- http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/psu.edu.1171800268.01172144290.1160470502?i=1157520737
Mics overview video -- http://www.jahu.net/videos/video/EhRWs9XhR9g&feature=youtube_gdata/Best_Podcasting_Microphone_Roundup_and_Review.html
NS. So, we don't need any special computer equipment but we need to get our own good quality microphone to use?
R. That's right.

NS2. I’ve heard that microphones are vital to any podcast production.
R. Yes, and as you'll quickly learn there are many types and levels of quality. For the purposes of this class, hold off buying one until you have a clearer idea about the kind of podcast recording you are interested in. I'll discuss this more in class. We will have some microphones available in class, but these cannot be checked out and are NOT of good enough quality for your podcast episodes. (Read Farkas, Chapter 3: pp. 96-119 for background information on audio equipment).
Mics podcast -- http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/psu.edu.1171800268.01172144290.1160470502?i=1157520737
NS. So, we don't need any special computer equipment but we need to get our own good quality microphone to use?
R. That's right.

Read Farkas, Chapter 3: pp. 96-119 for background information on audio equipment.
Read Farkas, Chapter 3: pp. 120-134 for background information on podcasting software.
http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/psu.edu.1171800268.01172144290.1160470502?i=1157520737Mics podcast -- http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/psu.edu.1171800268.01172144290.1160470502?i=1157520737
About File Formats
The following provides some getting started information about the various types of file formats involved in podcasting. You will be given more in depth resources later on.

Read Farkas, Chapter 3: pp. 96-119 for background information on audio equipment.
Read Farkas, Chapter 3: pp. 120-134 for background information on podcasting software.
http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/psu.edu.1171800268.01172144290.1160470502?i=1157520737
About File Formats
The following provides some getting started information about the various types of file formats involved in podcasting. You will be given more in depth resources later on.

General
Read Farkas, Chapter 1: pp. 1-18.
Review the JISC Web2practice Guide: http://web2practice.jiscinvolve.org/podcasting/
Review this QuickStart Guide: http://www.quamut.com/quamut/podcasting
Educational

differentiate between types of podcasts show formats and identify the main elements of each formats structure.
evaluate effective podcasts.
- see 32 pagePDF
Introduction
In this module, you will learn about some of the main directories that are used to search for podcasts. Start by reading about the main podcast directories and refreshing your information searching skills, and then practice listening and subscribing to the podcasts you find by completing practice & prep exercises below. You will learn how to use iTunes, a popular podcast aggregator or podcatcher, to subscribe and play podcasts. The second half of the module introduces you to some of the program format types or genres of podcasts with examples for you to observe. You will pick among these types for your educational podcast series.

Module 2: Observe
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, you should be able to: