[MACEP] School Internet radio stations

[Paul Nelson]

I have always wanted to do this but then podcasting came along. I
think podcasting makes it easier for both content publishers and
consumers because you can setup a simple web interface for the content
and use services like itunes for subscriptions.

I'm showing off Drupal [http://drupal.org] as a good way to help
schools put student newspapers online. Drupal has a very easy to use
audio module. All you have to do is upload the mp3 file and you're
online with a nice little streaming flash player. If you head for
http://k12os.org and scroll down a few articles you'll see several
podcasts from NECC. K12os.org is running on Drupal.

With services like youtube.com becoming so popular, I wonder if audio
streaming is about to become "so yesterday." I don't think so.

Creating an audio broadcast, even if it's just one voice recorded on a
$50 iRiver mp3 player/recorder is still fun and engaging for students.
I think audio broadcasting is something we can put to good use in
schools regardless of how it's done.

;-) Paul

On 11/7/06, Dale Conley <conleyd at newberg.k12.or.us> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have a teacher here that's interested in setting up an Internet-based
> radio station on our campus.  Neither of us knows that much about what's
> involved, but want to know more.  Any info to share?  Or does anybody
> know of any high schools in the area that are doing anything along those
> lines?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dale Conley
> Library/Media Specialist
> Newberg High School
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