Recommendations for Creating Podcasts

• Before you begin recording, however, I recommend  the following:

• Decide on your content, i.e. the subject matter of the podcast.

• Decide what hardware (computer, microphone, etc.) and software (Audacity, Garage Band) you will use.

• Practice, Practice, Practice-practice your podcast before recording.

• Record sound using an audio recorder or MP3 player with recording function and microphone.

• Transfer the sound from the MP3 player to the computer if the podcast is not recorded directly on your computer.

• Edit sound if needed using software such as Audacity or Garage Band (e.g. add music, etc.)

• Compress finished product into MP3 format or MP4 using software such as Audacity.

• After recording your podcast, test it to make sure you are satisfied with the final product.

• Publish your podcast by placing a link on a website or placing a link or file for manual download.  Also, publish it in podcast directories such as iTunes.

• Promote your podcast, publicize it and get the word out!

• Evaluate your podcast and listen (or see for video podcasts (vodcasts)) to see how it can be improved.