Podcast on Moodle
Lecturers can effectively incorporate podcast-type digital media into their teaching strategies. Adding a podcast to the course website on Moodle not only makes knowledge more accessible but also diversifies teaching methods.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a type of digital media consisting of audio recording, usually in the form of series on various topics. These are radio-style programs that you can listen to on your phone or computer at any time. Podcasts can have a presenter or be a conversation between people, in the form of an interview or free conversation. Creating a podcast requires preparatory work, for example: deciding on the list of topics, a preliminary conversation between participants, or researching the subject. The podcast can be a single episode or a series that deal with a wide range of topics relating to different fields of study, research or areas of life.
Types of podcasts:
Visual
Vocal
Suggested use for teaching:
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Opening Podcast: Unveil new content in preparation for class.
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Lecture Podcast: Presenting an entire content topic.
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Summary Podcast: Summarizing highlights of a lecture or unit of study.
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Complementary Podcast: Content enrichment. Podcast by the lecturer or a reference to a podcast by an expert on the subject.
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Discussion Podcast: On-air discussion among experts in order to present students with different perspectives on the subject.
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Learning Assignment: A podcast created by students as a basis for group and research work.
What's in the guide?
How to create a podcast?
The process of creating a podcast includes several steps:
1. Set up audio recording on Zoom.
2. Record the podcast on Zoom.
3. Upload the podcast to Panopto's course folder.
4. Edit and publish the podcast on H5P.
Step 1: Set up audio recording on Zoom.
1. Go to Zoom website: ZOOM.US
2. From the admin menu, select Settings.
3. Select the Recordings tab.
4. For Cloud recordings, check V in Record audio-only files,
and under it also check V on Record one audio file for all participants.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and press the Save button.
Please note: this setting allows you to create an audio file in addition to the normal recording files of the ZOOM meeting.
Step 2: Record the podcast on ZOOM
At this stage, the podcast must be recorded via the Zoom item on the Moodle course website.
When you've finished recording your podcast, you can end the meeting and wait for the Zoom notification that the recording is available.
For all guidelines on creating a recording on Zoom, click here.
Important tips for recording:
a. Note that the meeting is being recorded.
When the recording is on, "Recording" appears at the top of the screen on the left.
If the meeting is not being recorded, you can click the Record button in the meeting management menu.
b. Check your audio quality: Press the small arrow that appears next to the microphone button,
and select Test Speaker & Microphone.
Step 3: Upload the podcast to Panopto's course folder
Just before editing the podcast, make sure that the desired recording appears on the course folder in Panopto. If it is an audio recording only, the audio file must be uploaded independently to the folder.
Only after uploading the recording/audio to Panopto can you make edits,
such as: cutting segments, adding titles and more.
How to upload the audio file to the course folder in Panopto?
1. At the end of the recording, you will receive an email with a link to download the recordings.
Press the View Detail button and download the desired recording to your PC.
2. Upload the recording file to the video server of the course - click here for instructions.
Step 4: Edit and publish the podcast on H5P
1. Trim the timeline
You can edit the recording times, by cutting segments directly within the video server:
Click here for instructions.
2. Uploading the podcast to the H5P resource in Moodle
At this stage, you can upload the podcast to the H5P resource. This resource allows you to add headlines, links, questions and more in order to enrich the learning process through the podcast.
For instructions on H5P - click here.