Resources

toc This page will help you find the best tools for recording and adding detail to your podcast. There are also podcast tips and assessment rubric resources.

Search Podcasts
[|Podzinger] is the best way to search podcasts for content. It can search not only by name, but also by the spoken words.

Audio Tools

 * [|GarageBand] (Apple) - By far, the best and easiest software to create podcasts. Apple has great tutorials on [|how to record] and [|how to publish your podcast in the iTunes Music Store].
 * [|Audacity] - The amazing, free audio editor that you can use, in case you don't have GarageBand, to record and edit audio for podcasts.
 * [|Podcasting Software] - a list of tools you can use to publish podcasts, in case you don't have iLife'06.
 * [|Apple's iTunes] - A free, cross-platform podcast aggregator and player.

**Music Looping Software**

 * [|GarageBand] (Apple)
 * [|ACID Xpress] (Windows)

Free Music Loops and Jingles
(if you don't have GarageBand3)
 * [|Podsafe Music Network]
 * [|Garageband.com]
 * [|Incompetech]
 * [|Common Content]
 * [|CCMixter] - Mix up music for a podcast project
 * [|The FreeSound Project] - Get sound bytes for podcasts licensed under Creative Commons

Podcast Tips

 * [|Bit by Bit Espisode 22] - A podcast about how to make a podcast.
 * [|Learning in Hand Podcast Tips] - A wealth of suggestion on creating podcasts with students
 * [|KidCast podcast and blog] - Great tips and presentations on ideas for using podcasts in the classroom.

More Resources on Podcasting

 * http://del.icio.us/district6/podcasts
 * [|Podcasting in Education by Ted Lai]
 * [|Podcasting by OCDE]
 * __Podcasts in Education at the ReadWriteWeb Wiki__ by Janice Stearns

=**Assesment**= [|Rubistar] - Rubistar will let you create a rubric very quickly. Check it out - It's free and really easy to use.

Free Storage Services
[|All You Can Upload] - Upload your photos here, copy the URL, then use that URL to retrieve your photos. [|Flickr] - Upload photo collections, then share those collections pulicly or privately
 * Photos**

[|Box.net] - Store up to 1GB data for free. Public or private sharing is available. This service is great for files that are too large to e-mail. Use this service to upload your podcast homework for retrieval on the last session of the followup class.
 * Data**