Tool Requirements

Supported Browsers

• Latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, I.E., or Safari

Operating System

• Windows 8 or higher
• Mac OS 10.9 or higher

Internet Connection

• Required internet for recording and uploading content

Software Download

• View & upload using web browser
• Android/iOS apps avaliable

Account

• Sign-up for a free account with PodBean

Opportunities

• A creative way for you to conduct interviews or collaborative discussions with peers.
• Style your podcast website using user-friendly design features and themes.
• Insert wiki-pages, links, and content into your podcast website to supplement audio content. This could include transcripts of your podcast.
• Track viewer comments and statistics (including activity, downloads, and viewer region) through PodBean dashboard.
• Podcast channels can be subscribed to and content can be shared via social media or through Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

Considerations

• PodBean is a host only site. You will need an external audio recording tool to record your podcast before uploading.
• With the phone app you can record audio. However, this function is only available by downloading the app onto a mobile device.
• Consider Blogger if you want to create text-based reflections instead of audio.
• All content is hosted publicly, so access is free to anyone with a link. Consider using Blogger to upload audio files for private hosting.
• For high-quality audio, you will need equipment and software to record and edit your podcast. You can use Canvas Studio (Videos & Audio) for audio recording and simple editing.

Additional Support

PodBean Support provides information and user guides to help you in blog creation.