Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - Evaluation of Podcasts

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What makes a good podcast?

When you listen to a podcast, or when you are making your own, think about these qualities of a well-done podcast..
(N/A means Not Applicable--the question can't be answered or it does not pertain to the site you are viewing.)

Your name:___________________________________Date:___________

Title of podcast: _____________________________________________

Feed URL (or URL):______________________________________________

Creator of podcast:______________________________________________

1. Did the podcast include content that was useful / relevant for your purpose?	YES	NO	N/A
2. Were the technical qualities (audio, slides, etc.) acceptable in the production?	YES	NO	N/A
3. Was a written transcript of the podcast available?	YES	NO	N/A
4. Was the podcast linked from a site which included subject tags?	YES	NO	N/A
5. Was the podcast linked from a site which included links to other resources?	YES	NO	N/A
6. Did the podcast adhere to the copyright guidelines in its use of music, pictures, etc.?	YES	NO	N/A
7. Was the length of the podcast appropriate for its content? (20 min. or less)?	YES	NO	N/A
8. Was the podcast part of a regularly scheduled series?	YES	NO	N/A
9. Did the subjects in the podcast have "personality" to keep you interested??	YES	NO	N/A
10. Did the podcast flow smoothly (introduction, content, summary)?	YES	NO	N/A
11. Was it obvious how to add the podcast feed to your aggregator? (RSS)	YES	NO	N/A
12. If the item was an enhanced podcast, did the use of slides enhance the content?	YES	NO	N/A
13. If the item was an enhanced podcast, was it available in various file formats to allow viewing on various hardware devices?	YES	NO	N/A

In your own words, describe the podcast you listened to and its attributes.

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