WorksheetsWonderopolis: What is a Podcast?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
The Wonderopolis article you read and discussed is mostly about...
the most popular podcasts for children and families.
the difference between television and radio.
instructions for how to download a podcast.
what podcasts are and how to start your own.
Which is NOT one of the most popular podcast genres according to the article?
comedy
technology
drama
music
Who invented podcasting?
Adam Curry
Dave Weiner
Thomas Edison
both Adam Curry and Dave Weiner
Which activity should you NOT do while listening to a podcast?
watch TV
do the dishes
go for a walk
ride in a car
What makes podcasts different from radio programs?
Podcasts shows can only be listened to at certain times
Podcasts can be download and listened to them whenever you want
Radio programs require an internet connection
How are podcasts and radio programs the same?
Both require an internet connection
Both have shows that you can only watch to at certain times
Both are shows that you listen to
Where does the name "podcast" comes from?
combining the words "iPod" and "broadcast"
from the last name of the person who invented it
"pod" as in a small group and "cast" as to the hard material the doctor puts on you when you break something
Before you start a podcast you need to...
decide on a topic
write a script or outline of what you plan to talk about
some way to record your podcast
all of the above
To "Downloaded" means
to play on your device
to create an original of something
to copy a file/program on to your device
True or False:
You can record a podcast with just your iPad or smart phone.
True
False
