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My students create podcasts (1minute) and I want them to be able to listen to their peers projects. I would like them to be able to upload their mp3 files to a block or whatever and allow others to listen to them.
At this point I have to post them on a server for the students to go to the server link to listen to them. My understanding is that they would have to download the file in order to listen to the audio file. These podcasts have still images, not motion video. Does anyone know an easier way to do this?
Robin -
This method doesn't support images, but I've found Gcast (http://gcast.com) to be a really easy way to record podcasts and embed them right in moodle. It embeds a player so you can listen without downloading. You can record your podcasts several ways, but my favorite is recording by phone - it's a really neat service!
I posted about it here - http://www.katesays.org/2008/05/31/gcast-easy-podcasts-by-phone/.
I'm not sure if this will help you, since your podcasts have images............let us know what you figure out!
Robin Martin wrote:
> My students create podcasts (1minute) and I want them to be able to listen to their peers projects. I would like them to be able to upload their mp3 files to a block or whatever and allow others to listen to them.
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> At this point I have to post them on a server for the students to go to the server link to listen to them. My understanding is that they would have to download the file in order to listen to the audio file. These podcasts have still images, not motion video. Does anyone know an easier way to do this?
Thanks Kate,
This might be something to try over the summer! How do you see them in Moodle? block, web page, rss feed? or another method?
Robin and folks:
I recommend using Edublogs.tv as your MP3 audio host, then embedding that in a Moodle label or web page, depending on whether you want it up front or as a link to a web page.
You will have to go to Security and then Site Policies to enable embedding.
I've detailed the process with screenshots in my blog:
http://www.mguhlin.net/archives/cat_moodle.htm
Hoping this helps,
Miguel Guhlin
Around the Corner-mGuhlin.net
http://mguhlin.net
Robin Martin wrote:
> Thanks Kate,
> This might be something to try over the summer! How do you see them in Moodle? block, web page, rss feed? or another method?
Robin Martin
Miguel guhlin
Kate Olson