Podcast Academy: A Start-to-Finish Guide on Academic Podcasting

Audience Level: 
All
Session Time Slot(s): 
Institutional Level: 
N/A
Special Session: 
OLC Session
Abstract: 

This workshop is designed to take participants from initial steps to full implementation of podcast creation. During this three-hour session, participants will develop the know-how and techniques for developing a professional podcast that can be used for a variety of purposes.

Extended Abstract: 

This workshop is designed to take participants from initial steps to full implementation of podcast creation. During this three-hour session, participants will develop the know-how and techniques for developing a professional podcast that can be used for a variety of purposes. Whether it be for sharing professional experiences or personal stories; or for providing professional development or instructional content, you will walk away from this session with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of developing a pro-grade podcast.

This is a hands-on, involved workshop that is content- and platform-agnostic, providing you with plans and templates so you can focus on the content without getting distracted by logistics.

 

Among the topics covered are :

  • What is it and why podcast?
  • Podcast category and format
  • Hosting and publishing
  • Podcasting hardware and software

 

The intended audience for this workshop are instructional designers with interest in creating their own podcast or supporting instructors’ efforts,  faculty who wish to learn and employ better recording skills for creation and distribution of learning materials, anyone interested in starting their own podcast series.

 

Key takeaways from this workshop will be :

  • Equipment suggestions for the podcast you want to start
  • A plan to get started
  • Templates
  • Your pilot episode
  • Tips and tricks from actual podcasters

 

The workshop will address the following learning objectives:

 

  • Apply best practices for recording your identified topic by engaging in efficient and effective editing techniques
  • Choose a hosting option
  • Publish your podcast
Conference Session: 
Pre-Conference Workshop Session 2
Conference Track: 
Tools and Technologies
Session Type: 
Pre-conference Workshop
Intended Audience: 
Faculty
Instructional Support
Students
Training Professionals
Technologists
All Attendees
Additional button description: 
There is a fee for this Pre-Conference Workshop: $225 Early Bird / $250 Full Price. Select both an AM and a PM pre-conference workshop to receive special combo package pricing of $395 Early Bird / $445 Full Price (total savings of $55).