Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
Please use this section to locate answers to a variety of questions for websites, podcasts, and incorporating each into instruction. If you have additional questions that are not answered in this section nor the instructional program, please contact the author/instructor of the program regarding your question. All questions will be considered when updating the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Websites
Q: How do I get started?
A: To begin learning about websites, please visit the "Creating Websites" section of the program. This will provide you an overview of what is entailed with creating websites. It will walk you through from selecting the most appropriate type of website to incorporating Copyright Laws.
Q: How much does it cost to start my website?
A: Depending on the type of site and its respective program, websites can be free of charge or cost money. For example, there are several simple site editors available on the web that are free of charge, or contain additional options that cost money. There are also complex HTML editors, such as Adobe Dreamweaver, that do cost money. This site offers a variety of free website creators; however, you can always search the Internet for others.
Q: Do I have to know how to program to create a website?
A: No, you do not have to know how to program to create a website. Websites can encompass a simple or complex design. The site editors and programs incorporated in this instructional program allow users of all technical abilities to create a website easily.
Q: How do I publish my website?
A: As you work on your website you can publish it. Depending on the program you use, you will publish your works differently. For example, when you create a wiki or blog, any time information is added and saved, your website is updated. With simple site editors, such as Weebly, you must click the "Publish" button to publish any changes that have been made. See the respective site editor within this program to learn how to publish your website.
Q: What kinds of things can I add to my website?
A: With most website programs, you can add a variety of media to your website. Some include, but are not limited to pictures, video, audio, documents, surveys, custom HTML, slideshows, and maps. Each website program will offer different things that can be added to your site, so be sure to select the most appropriate site type and program to meet your needs.
A: To begin learning about websites, please visit the "Creating Websites" section of the program. This will provide you an overview of what is entailed with creating websites. It will walk you through from selecting the most appropriate type of website to incorporating Copyright Laws.
Q: How much does it cost to start my website?
A: Depending on the type of site and its respective program, websites can be free of charge or cost money. For example, there are several simple site editors available on the web that are free of charge, or contain additional options that cost money. There are also complex HTML editors, such as Adobe Dreamweaver, that do cost money. This site offers a variety of free website creators; however, you can always search the Internet for others.
Q: Do I have to know how to program to create a website?
A: No, you do not have to know how to program to create a website. Websites can encompass a simple or complex design. The site editors and programs incorporated in this instructional program allow users of all technical abilities to create a website easily.
Q: How do I publish my website?
A: As you work on your website you can publish it. Depending on the program you use, you will publish your works differently. For example, when you create a wiki or blog, any time information is added and saved, your website is updated. With simple site editors, such as Weebly, you must click the "Publish" button to publish any changes that have been made. See the respective site editor within this program to learn how to publish your website.
Q: What kinds of things can I add to my website?
A: With most website programs, you can add a variety of media to your website. Some include, but are not limited to pictures, video, audio, documents, surveys, custom HTML, slideshows, and maps. Each website program will offer different things that can be added to your site, so be sure to select the most appropriate site type and program to meet your needs.
Podcasts
Q: How do I get started?
A: To begin learning about podcasts, please visit the "Creating Podcasts" section of the program. This will provide you an overview of what is entailed with creating podcasts. It will walk you through from selecting the audio recording editor and podcasting host site to producing and publishing your podcasts.
Q: Does it cost money to create podcasts?
A: Depending on the audio recording editor and the podcasting host site selected, podcasts can be free of charge or cost money. For example, Audacity is a free audio recording editor, and Podbean and PodOmatic are free podcasting host sites. Many of these free sites offer premium accounts that cost money, which contain additional features.
Q: Can I add my podcasts to my iPod/mp3 player?
A. Yes, you can add podcasts to any mp3 player depending on the formats it allows. Podcasts can be created in a variety of formats, including, but not limited to .mp3, .m4a, .mp4, .m4v, .mpg, .mov, and .avi. The podcasts created will have to be created in a format that is compatible with your mp3 player or iPod. Be sure to check your players user manual to learn about its supported file formats.
Q: Where can I find podcasts?
A: Podcasts can be found in many places. One can search the Internet for podcasts, or one can use iTunes for an extensive library of podcasts. Some podcasts are free, and others may cost money. You can search podcasts by popularity, by subject, or by podcaster.
Q: Why are podcasts beneficial?
A: Podcasts are beneficial because they can be downloaded for later use. Unlike live streaming, you do not need a live internet connection, except for when downloading the Podcast. Once it is on your computer or mp3 player, it can be listened to at any time. Podcasts are also beneficial because they offer a way to share information about a topic other than using printed material.
A: To begin learning about podcasts, please visit the "Creating Podcasts" section of the program. This will provide you an overview of what is entailed with creating podcasts. It will walk you through from selecting the audio recording editor and podcasting host site to producing and publishing your podcasts.
Q: Does it cost money to create podcasts?
A: Depending on the audio recording editor and the podcasting host site selected, podcasts can be free of charge or cost money. For example, Audacity is a free audio recording editor, and Podbean and PodOmatic are free podcasting host sites. Many of these free sites offer premium accounts that cost money, which contain additional features.
Q: Can I add my podcasts to my iPod/mp3 player?
A. Yes, you can add podcasts to any mp3 player depending on the formats it allows. Podcasts can be created in a variety of formats, including, but not limited to .mp3, .m4a, .mp4, .m4v, .mpg, .mov, and .avi. The podcasts created will have to be created in a format that is compatible with your mp3 player or iPod. Be sure to check your players user manual to learn about its supported file formats.
Q: Where can I find podcasts?
A: Podcasts can be found in many places. One can search the Internet for podcasts, or one can use iTunes for an extensive library of podcasts. Some podcasts are free, and others may cost money. You can search podcasts by popularity, by subject, or by podcaster.
Q: Why are podcasts beneficial?
A: Podcasts are beneficial because they can be downloaded for later use. Unlike live streaming, you do not need a live internet connection, except for when downloading the Podcast. Once it is on your computer or mp3 player, it can be listened to at any time. Podcasts are also beneficial because they offer a way to share information about a topic other than using printed material.
Incorporating Websites and Podcasts Into Instruction
Q: How to I get started?
A: To begin learning about incorporating websites and podcasts into instruction, please visit the "Incorporating Into Instruction" section of the program. This will provide you an overview of what is entailed with incorporating websites and podcasts into your instruction. It will walk you through from reasons and ways to incorporate each into your instruction to implementing them within your instruction.
Q: Where can I find my state's standards?
A: To locate your state's standards for education, visit your state or county department of education website. You can always search for your state's educational standards by using a search engine, such as Google or Bing.
Q: Why is it important to incorporate websites and podcasts into my instruction?
A: There are a variety of reasons to incorporate websites and podcasts into your instruction. One such important reason includes learners use these technologies daily as is, so it would benefit instructors to incorporate already used technologies into their every day learning. Please visit "Reasons to Incorporate Both Into Instruction" for additional information regarding important reasons.
Q: What are some ways I can incorporate websites and podcasts into my instruction?
A: There are a variety of ways to incorporate websites and podcasts into your instruction. They can be included before, during, and/or after instruction. Please visit "Ways to Incorporate Both Into Instruction" for additional information regarding important ways.
A: To begin learning about incorporating websites and podcasts into instruction, please visit the "Incorporating Into Instruction" section of the program. This will provide you an overview of what is entailed with incorporating websites and podcasts into your instruction. It will walk you through from reasons and ways to incorporate each into your instruction to implementing them within your instruction.
Q: Where can I find my state's standards?
A: To locate your state's standards for education, visit your state or county department of education website. You can always search for your state's educational standards by using a search engine, such as Google or Bing.
Q: Why is it important to incorporate websites and podcasts into my instruction?
A: There are a variety of reasons to incorporate websites and podcasts into your instruction. One such important reason includes learners use these technologies daily as is, so it would benefit instructors to incorporate already used technologies into their every day learning. Please visit "Reasons to Incorporate Both Into Instruction" for additional information regarding important reasons.
Q: What are some ways I can incorporate websites and podcasts into my instruction?
A: There are a variety of ways to incorporate websites and podcasts into your instruction. They can be included before, during, and/or after instruction. Please visit "Ways to Incorporate Both Into Instruction" for additional information regarding important ways.