Summer is a Great Time to Podcast - HoET133

Feedback, Shoutouts, and Links

• Education Podcast Network & House of #EdTech ISTE 2019 Meetup
• EduMagic Podcast with Dr. Sam Fecich

#EdTech Thought

EdTech is not a magic bullet that will repair all of educations issues. Devices don’t make me a better teacher or my students better learners. Yes, technology has been playing a role in education since the printing press, but prior to the 15th-century teachers still taught and students learned.

As the school year comes to a close in many places take time to work on the things you are interested in getting better at in your classroom. Invest in yourself and pursue your professional interests. But more importantly, work on the main thing that makes you an effective educator. Relationships. Work on your people skills. How do you present yourself? How do you make the people around you feel? Reconnect with your loved ones and friends and be a great friend.

Building trust and a positive rapport with your students and colleagues will then be enhanced with whatever tools are in your educator toolkit.

Featured Content

Starting a podcast doesn’t have to break the bank and Summer is a great time to start!

• Step 1: Find Something to Say ($0)
• Step 2: Write it Down (Total Cost: $0)
  • CDC Audio Script Writing Guide
• Step 3: Purchase Equipment (Total Cost: $59–$250)
  • Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone ($67)
  • Audio-Technica AT2005-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone ($79)
  • Samson Q2U-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone ($59)
• Step 4: Record Your First Episode (Total Cost: $0)
• Step 5: Source a Theme Song (Total Cost: $0–$50)
  • YouTube Audio Library
• Step 6: Create Eye-Catching Podcast Artwork (Total Cost: $0–$300)
  • Canva
  • Unsplash
• Step 7: Figure Out Podcast Media Hosting (Total Cost: $0 – $20)
  • Libsyn.com – Promo code NESI gets you 1st month FREE!
  • Spreaker.com
• Step 8: The Finishing Touches — Titles, Descriptions, & SEO (Total Cost: $0)
• Step 9: Submit to Podcasting Directories
  • How to Submit to Apple Podcasts
  • Google Play
  • Stitcher
• Step 10: Spread the Word (Total Cost: $0)

Potential Start-up costs

• Final Costs:
• Samson — $59
• Pop Filter — $15
• Boom Arm/Shock mount – $20
• Headphones — $0
• Recording/Editing: $0
• Theme Song: $0
• Graphic Design: $0
• Podcast Hosting: $5
• Domain Name from Domain.com: $9.99 annually
• TOTAL START-UP COST: $168

Resources Mentioned:

• houseofedtech.com
• Check previous episodes and get links to more podcast resources

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AMY DE FRIESE – Theatre arts & ELA Educator * Google Educator L2 * Flipgrid Educator * Screencastify Certified ** M.Ed * B.F.A.

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