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=Creating a Vodcast? =  To help differentiate between the video podcast and audio podcast it may be helpful to consider some factors that can influence whether you make a move to video. Here are some indicators that point toward the video podcast format: What’s the minimal equipment necessary to do a vodcast? ** You can record video very easily with a built in web cam and software bundled with your computer. For example, iMovie on the Macintosh platform provides a very quick and professional recording and production environment complete with titles, transitions, and video effects like picture in picture and green screens. How do you suggest people get started beyond learning the basics of the equipment? Should it be a series, a blog gig, a specific project covering a single unit of curriculum, or something else? ** A video podcast can emerge as a solution when you need it. Podcasts don’t have to fall squarely into one category of media, the content can dictate when a video might be more appropriate than an enhanced podcast or an audio podcast.
 * The content requires a visual model to scaffold understanding
 * You are providing demonstrations on procedures that include motion
 * If your audience is most likely to access your content from in front of their computer, television (Apple TV or Tivo) or on a portable media player (iPod)

Think of yourself as an executive producer. Your job is to pull together the technical resources, guide the research and creative process and help remove barriers. The mistake that many teacher make is to confuse their role and take over the actual production. That turns the podcast into an synthetic academic exercise, rather than an authentic research and communication experience. What’s the most common mistake that newbies make in introducing vodcasting into the classroom – and how can that be prevented? ** SOURCE: Thoughts on Vodcasting. KidCast. [] . July 2009
 * Any advice on divvying up the work among students? And what role should the teacher play? **
 * Not considering the audience as one of the first steps in developing their show
 * Thinking of discrete, individual topics, rather than a larger scholarly exploration of related questions
 * Putting too much time and emphasis on the production, and not enough on the quality of content and conversation in the production.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Letting questions of safety and security derail the process. Be upfront and communicate with administrators and parents about how you plan to protect identity and personal information. Be creative with your production. Talking heads aren’t as interesting and are a less secure approach to student produced video.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preview and review EVERYTHING before posting it. The teacher must remain the gatekeeper for the safety, truth, copyright compliance and integrity.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reflect on your work - try to pull new ideas for continual improvement by watching and listening to your show with a focus on constructive critique. Also, become a subscriber to other student produced shows. Compare and contrast your approaches and your strengths.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take it easy. Start small and allow yourself and your students to grow into their scholarly and technical skills.

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VIDEO IDEAS
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">**City Voices, City Visions** []<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">An excellent local resources that showcases local digital video projects in Western New York.
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">**Microsoft Lesson Plans: Animation Antics** []<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">A cross-curricular lesson that integrates technology using clay animation. Example of a movie created by 7 year olds (edited for length): [|//Polly saves the day//] <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">3.2 MB Windows Media Video file


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