During the planning phase of podcasting, which of the following ...

[Marty]

During the planning phase of podcasting, which of the following is the least important consideration?
 
  A) Distribution
  B) Podcasting channel
  C) Blog compatibility
  D) Sustainability of the topic
  E) Audience

Question 2

Which of the following helps to ensure an effective podcast?
 
  A) Reading from a script
  B) Having a clear beginning, middle and end
  C) Speaking without the use of notes
  D) Including a text copy of the podcast on the blog site
  E) Using the commenting feature to support the backchannel

[kxciann]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Although it might not seem obvious at first, the three-step writing process adapts quite nicely to podcasting. First, focus the planning step on analyzing the situation, gathering the information you'll need, and organizing your material. One vital planning step depends on whether you intend to create podcasts for limited use and distribution (such as a weekly audio update to your virtual team) or to create a podcasting channel with regular recordings on a consistent theme, designed for a wider public audience. As with planning a blog, if you intend to create a podcasting channel, be sure to think through the range of topics you want to address over time to verify that you have a sustainable purpose.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) One of the attractions of podcasting is the conversational, person-to-person feel of the recordings, so unless you need to capture exact wording, speaking from an outline and notes rather than a prepared script is often the best choice. However, no one wants to listen to rambling podcasts that take several minutes to get to the topic or struggle to make a point, so don't try to make up your content on the fly. Effective podcasts, like effective stories, have a clear beginning, middle, and end.

[Marty]

Excellent

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it