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How Do I...
Learn about "podcast"

Developing a Podcast

What is podcasting? Technically speaking podcasting is making files (usually audio, but not exclusively) available online with RSS feeds. RSS feeds allow a "subscriber" to get an automatic update at regular intervals when new content is available, instead of having to return to a website on a regular basis to download new content. Generally speaking, although it's not accurate,...

Podcasting 2: Enhancing Your Lecture

"Answer-casts" offer a way to quickly respond to your students e-mailed questions in your own voice. "Wrap-ups" can be used to extend your class by offering additional insights or examples. Both of these webcasts, which you produce outside of class time, can be used to further increase the sense of community and interaction with students in courses. This session will describe...

Podcasting 1: Recording Your Lecture

Audio-podcasts allow your students to time-shift (listen to the podcast when they wish) and multi-task (listen to the podcast while doing something else such as working out at the gym or commuting). An easy way to get started with podcasting is simply to record your lectures and post them for students to review. This demonstration will show you how to seamlessly integrate the audio recording into...