In this episode, we're diving into the essentials of recording and editing a podcast -- Chapter 4 of my book --to help you produce high-quality episodes that captivate your audience. Whether you're new to podcasting or looking to refine your skills, we’ll cover everything from selecting the right equipment to key editing techniques that ensure professional results.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Recording Your Podcast:

   • Essential Equipment: Learn about the importance of investing in a good microphone, pop filter, and headphones to achieve crystal-clear audio. We’ll guide you through the best choices for both budget and professional setups.
   • Choosing the Right Recording Space: Tips for finding a quiet, distraction-free environment, and how to test your recording setup to minimize background noise.
   • Monitoring While Recording: Discover why wearing headphones during recording is crucial for consistency and how to catch mistakes in real-time.
   • Taking Breaks and Re-recording: The value of pausing and redoing sections to ensure your final product is flawless.

2. Editing Your Podcast:

   • Basic Editing Techniques: Master key editing processes like trimming unwanted sections, splitting audio tracks, fading transitions, and using normalization and compression to balance your audio.
   • Advanced Tools: Learn about equalization for refining sound quality and how these techniques can make your podcast more pleasant for listeners.
   • Software Recommendations: Explore free and paid options for editing software that are accessible and effective.

3. Adding Music and Sound Effects:

   • Choosing Music Wisely: How to select music that fits your podcast’s style and tone, and avoid letting it overshadow your content.
   • Podsafe Music: Understanding the importance of using royalty-free or Creative Commons-licensed music and how to find safe audio sources like Free Music Archive and Incompetech.
   • Do’s and Don’ts for Music Integration: Ensure that your music enhances your content rather than distracts from it.

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In this milestone episode, we dive into Chapter 3 of my book, which focuses on the essential steps for planning and preparing your podcast. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your existing show, this episode provides actionable tips to help you build a strong foundation for success.

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In this episode, I share the crucial first steps of starting a podcast: choosing a topic and format. Drawing from Chapter 2 of my book, I share the importance of understanding your target audience and selecting a niche that resonates with them.

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In this episode of House of #EdTech, I share my book, "I Like to Podcast and You Will Too!" starting with Chapter 1, "Introduction to Podcasting," to give you an essential primer on podcasting and why it's such an impactful medium.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/248

In episode 247 of House of #EdTech, I explore the evolving role of generative AI in education. Following a reflective conversation with Tom Mullaney on episode 246, I discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in the classroom, emphasizing the need for thoughtful integration. I also introduce new edtech recommendations and share some exciting changes coming to the podcast.

For complete show notes: https://chrisnesi.com/247

Welcome back to another insightful episode of House of #EdTech! In Episode 246, we dive deep into the potential harms of generative AI with the knowledgeable Tom Mullaney. This episode promises to shed light on the complexities and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in education.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/246

In this episode of House of #EdTech, host Chris Nesi discusses the importance of critically evaluating educational technology in classrooms. He shares insights from Jessica Grose's NYT article about ensuring tech tools serve educational purposes and protect student privacy. The episode features the announcement of MagicSchool.ai as the 2024 HOET Final Four Winner and an EdTech recommendation for Vocabulary Quest, a gamified vocabulary learning platform. Additionally, Chris bids farewell to SatChat, reflecting on its impact on the education community.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/245