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Podcast Generator

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i think this could be the solution if you have a webspace but how to 'stock' your podcasts and generate the feeds for subscription? need to try it myself, in the meantime:

Podcast Generator is a free PHP script released under GPL that lets users upload media files via a web form and automatically create rss 2.0 w3c-compliant podcast feeds. It also features a web administration and a dynamic web page displaying new podcasts.

Demo at ICET 2006

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Hi folks, thanks for coming to our corner for the demo-cum-hands-on. The software and hardware which we have used for the demo is:

Voice recording device:
1. Creative MuVo mp3 player

Voice editing software (FREE open-source):
1. Audacity
and you may to download the Lame mp3 decoder to convert audio files to mp3 format

Platform (FREE 500MB space)
1. podOmatic.com

Our demo podcast channels (find your first podcast here if you have tried hands-on):
1. ICET2006Demo1
2. ICET2006Demo2

In summary, you need these to start podcast/audioblogging:
1. a voice recording device
2. an online storage space/platform

Enjoy !

Free podcast hosting service

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wenmin juz came over and introduced me to this cool site, podOmatic, where you can create an account, upload and host voice files/podcasts for FREE.

juz created an account and took a look at some stats:

Storage and bandwidth

Bandwidth Quota: You have used 0 Bytes of 15 GB bandwidth allowed for the month

Reset Date: Your bandwidth quota will reset to zero on Fri Sep 15 20:39:10 PDT 2006.

Storage Quota: You are using 5.8 KB of 500 MB storage allowed.

500MB should allow a teacher/student to upload quite a number of voice recordings :)

check it out :)

Podcasting Resources for Educators & Students

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This website compiled by Gary S. Stager offers resources and references for podcasting.

HBR IdeaCast

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Harvard Business School is introudcing the above free biweekly podcast featuring breakthrough management ideas and commentary from the editors and authors of Harvard Business School Publishing. To date, three episodes were posted. Click here for access or to start listening :-)

Resources, HOWTOs ...

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This webpage maintainde by John Larkin lists a number of useful resources for educators who would like to find out more about and to create podcasts. A list of ideas for educators trying out podcasting as a teaching and learning strategy is also available. And a guide to configure your microphone too !

Check it out :)

Seven Steps to Noise-Free Digital Audio

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This guide would be useful if you intend to clean up your podcast files. The write up gives an overview of the types of noise, the strategies to remove those noise and a list of commercial software which you can use to clean up those files.