Podcasting Framework
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Overview
Podcasting is a method devised for the convenient downloading of media based on the RSS (Really Simple Syndication). A podcast is a feed of digital media files such as audio and video, placed on a web content management system.
The term podcasting was coined by combining two words; "iPod" and "broadcasting". Ironically, neither podcasting or listening to podcasts requires an iPod. The name association is due to the successful marketing of Apple's iPod.
Why Would I Want to Use It
- Enhance distant learning.
- Humanize your classroom, engage, motivate and personalize the learning experience.
- Enhance your/their creativity.
- Reach a larger audience
- Reinforce lecture content
- Allow communication in a digital, public forum in a unique and compelling way.
- Stimulate both auditory and visual learning styles.
Implications for Teaching and Learning
- The threat of students not coming to the classroom
- Copyright infringement and the Teach Act
- ADA compliance
Resources, Related Blog Posts, Miscellaneous Thinking
- Podcasts@PSU Podcasts@PSU
- Training Resources Digital Commons
- iTunes U@PSU iTunes U
Rationale's for Using Podcasting
Various Blog Posts from Around PSU
- Cole Camplese's Posts about iTunes U
- Cole Camplese's Posts about Podcasting at PSU
- Cole Camplese's Posts about Podcasting in general
Learning About Podcasting
Misc. Uses of Podcasting
- Is there such a thing?
So What, Podcast?
Yes podcast!, but first get yourself an outline of what you would like to say. Don't just sit down and start talking into the mic, there's a pretty good chance that it will loose it's "professional edge" if you do that. Your podcast can be any length you would like, but the average time for podcasts are somewhere in the 20-30min area.
Podcasting Tools
- Choosing the right hardware and software Choose the right hardware and software
- Producing your podcast Producing your podcast
