Using Gabcast to create audio podcasts
Posted by Harvey on March 9, 2009 in Podcasting
On January 20, 2009, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools Dr. Goodloe-Johnson sent an Inauguration day message to staff and students. Dr. Goodloe-Johnson was fortunate enough to be able to attend the historic Inauguration of President Obama in person, and was anxious to share what she witnessed with the Seattle school community. Using Gabcast, Dr. Goodloe-Johnson was able to use her cellphone to create her message in the form of an audio podcast that was instantly made available via the web. This Inauguration message audio file was then distributed through the Seattle Public Schools website and shared via email around the district.
Using a free sign-up Gabcast account, teachers and students can use any telephone or VOIP enabled computer to create and share audio podcasts. These audio podcasts can be shared with the unique URL to a users gabcast account, posted to a blog or website, or downloaded and distributed through a variety of digital media formats. Users create Gabcasts by calling an 800 number and entering the unique channel number and password for their account. Once they have accessed their account, users simply speak as though they are leaving a voice message. After creating the message, users are given the opportunity to preview the message, re-record if necessary, and the immediately publish the message to their Gabcast channel.
Gabcast makes it easy for anyone to make learning a mobile, “anytime” and “anywhere” experience. The opportunity to offer up insights or reflections for teachers and students where and when they occur is now as easy as making a phone call.