Podcasts

Podcasts

According to Nicole Henning, the author of the article Podcast Literacy, podcasts are digital audio recordings that play "an important part in today's digital literacies."  There are so many different types of podcasts, including:

• interviews
• conversations
• how to
• recordings of entire seminars or lectures
• historical recordings
• found footage
• music performances
• improv comedy
• audio drama
• storytelling
• scary stories
• scripted or nonscripted material
• a series of episodes meant to be listened to in order (serialized)

Podcasts are being used as instructional tools in education and libraries need to facilitate patrons in locating podcasts of interest.  The school library should also educate students and teachers on using podcasts in the classroom. The librarian, as a technology leader, should be leading with a strong library podcast being posted weekly.  There are so many new resources, apps, and technology features that can be promoted through a library podcast.  Student thrive on technology.  Publishing library podcast about technology would be highly beneficial for students and teachers. Three different webapps for creating podcast are Soundcloud, Audioboo, and Podbean.

Soundcloud is an excellent webapp for podcasts.  I made an account and posted a podcast within minutes.  Soundcloud is very user-friendly and easy to use.  There different subscription plans, even one for students at half price, and also a free account.  My only experience with creating a podcast had been with Podbean, in my opinion, Soundcloud is very similar to Podbean.  Excellent webapp!  Go check it out for yourself! https://soundcloud.com

Audioboom was difficult and confusing to use.  I created an account but was unable to upload a podcast without being charged $9.99 to upgrade.  This webapp was not user-friendly!  https://audioboom.com 

Podbean is an awesome webapp for podcasts!  I had used Podbean before and found it very user-friendly.  I was able to upload my podcast within minutes using Podbean.  Simple and easy to use!  Podbean is an excellent webapp! I chose Podbean to post the podcast made by my partner Patricia Aguilar and I, titled Becoming a Librarian, because of its great organization and easy to use features. Check it out! https://www.podbean.com

Becoming a Librarian- Patricia Aguilar and I researched insightful information about librarians starting their careers. We searched for helpful tips to help guide new librarians through their first year. The articles we gathered were written by experienced librarians that have already gone and been through the struggles to creating a successful library program.  The articles provided great advice for beginning librarians. 

Educational podcasts- As a current 7th grade science teacher I was interested in researching popular educational science podcasts to introduce to my students.  The following podcast were the ones I found most interesting. 

60-Second Science 

Hosted by Scientific American Team 

Overview:Being up-to-date on the newest developments in science doesn’t have to take long. Tune in every weekday for quick reports and insighful commentaries on the world of science — it’ll just take a minute.

Link: www.scientificamerican.com

Fun recent episode to try: Is Lying a Good Strategy?

Talk Nerdy @CaraSantaMaria 
Hosted by Car Santa Maria 

Overview:
A new but highly recommended podcast featuring the talented Cara Santa Maria. Cara has dedicated her life to improving science literacy by communicating scientific principles across media platforms. She is also the newest member of the wonderful Skeptics’ Guide to The Universe podcast featured below. Talk Nerdy combines clever interviews with a inspiring curiosity for everything science. One of our favorites!

Link: www.carasantamaria.com

Fun recent episode to try: Special Guest Dr. Steven Novella 

The Guardian Science Weekly

Hosted by Ian Sample @iansample & The Guardian Science Tea 

Overview:
An incredible mix of breaking science news and deep analysis, this podcast is science journalism at its best. The Guardian’s science team bring you the current topics and fascinating interviews from the worlds of science and technology — all wrapped into a magazine style format.

Link: www.theguardian.com

Fun recent episode to try: The Potential of Quantum Computing 

References

Croft, T. (2019). Starting a new library position: Suggestions and recommendations to kickstart a new role. Access, 33(1), 4-11. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.shsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lls&AN=135445571&site=eds-live&scope=site

Franklin, L. (2019). Nine new teacher librarians: An effective onboarding model. Teacher Librarian, 46(4), 22. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.shsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=137354425&site=eds-live&scope=site

Greekwrapped. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.geekwrapped.com/posts/the-20-best-science-podcasts

Hennig, N. (2017). Podcast literacy: Educational, accessible, and diverse podcasts for library users. Library Technology Reports, 53(2), 1-42.  
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