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2. Download digital audio and video files. Method of distributing multimedia files over the Internet using RSS syndication formats. Easy to catalog and update. Free! 6.4 million have downloaded a podcast. Download digital audio and video files. Method of distributing multimedia files over the Internet using RSS syndication formats. Easy to catalog and update. Free! 6.4 million have downloaded a podcast.

3. What is it? How do you find them? How do you use them? How do you create one? What is it? How do you find them? How do you use them? How do you create one?

4. Do you own or have access to an iPod or other MP3 device or a home computer? Are you familiar with the term podcast and what it means? Have you ever listened to a podcast? Do you currently listen to/subscribe to at least one podcast on a regular basis?

5. Mainly for subscribing to RSS feeds, and podcasts. PBS.Org-News Hour “Podcasting Power of the People” In what ways are podcasts similar to television programs that have been TiVoed? How are podcasts different from what is currently available on traditional radio? How are traditional television broadcasters and advertisers using podcasting to reach different audiences as well as target markets? Why do you think podcasting has become so popular? What are some of the benefits of podcasting? Is there a down side to podcasting? Mainly for subscribing to RSS feeds, and podcasts. PBS.Org-News Hour “Podcasting Power of the People” In what ways are podcasts similar to television programs that have been TiVoed? How are podcasts different from what is currently available on traditional radio? How are traditional television broadcasters and advertisers using podcasting to reach different audiences as well as target markets? Why do you think podcasting has become so popular? What are some of the benefits of podcasting? Is there a down side to podcasting?

6. Podcasting involves a set of rules known as RSS (Really Simple Syndication). RSS allows podcast content to be syndicated instantly on the Web. In 2004, the RSS format was combined with aggregator software to check RSS-enabled web pages for new audio content (Podcasts) and keep users up to date on content. Users had the option to have that content delivered directly to their home computers, and ultimately, their digital media device or MP3 player. Podcasting involves a set of rules known as RSS (Really Simple Syndication). RSS allows podcast content to be syndicated instantly on the Web. In 2004, the RSS format was combined with aggregator software to check RSS-enabled web pages for new audio content (Podcasts) and keep users up to date on content. Users had the option to have that content delivered directly to their home computers, and ultimately, their digital media device or MP3 player.

7. 1.Summarize the process used for creating a podcast. 2.Do you agree with the last statement in the NewsHour Extra article that says: “This is not a flash in the pan, it’s here to stay.” Why or Why not? 3.Do you think podvertising will be a good thing? Why or why not? 4.If given the opportunity, would you ever consider creating your own podcast or a podvertising campaign? Why or Why not? 5.What impact, if any, do you believe podcasting will have on education in the U.S.? 1.Summarize the process used for creating a podcast. 2.Do you agree with the last statement in the NewsHour Extra article that says: “This is not a flash in the pan, it’s here to stay.” Why or Why not? 3.Do you think podvertising will be a good thing? Why or why not? 4.If given the opportunity, would you ever consider creating your own podcast or a podvertising campaign? Why or Why not? 5.What impact, if any, do you believe podcasting will have on education in the U.S.?

8. When you subscribe, iTunes automatically downloads the latest episode. In iTunes, click the Subscribe button on the Details page of the podcast.

9. Juice (Formerly iPodder. Mac & Windows) Features: The ability to feed subscriptions manually or automatically. The ability to check for new podcasts manually or schedule specific times. Automatic downloading of podcasts to MP3 player and iTunes.

10. iTunes (Mac & Windows) iTunes University is rapidly becoming the podcasting platform

12. After iTunes is downloaded... 1.Launch iTunes and click the iTunes Store in the Source Panel. 2.Click Podcasts in the iTunes Store panel. 3.Note that there are podcasts in many genres and subject areas. 4.Select Education in the Categories panel. 5.Let’s narrow the category--K-12. 6.New and Notable Podcasts 1.Today’s Top Podcasts and Featured Podcasts. 7.Listing of episodes. After iTunes is downloaded... 1.Launch iTunes and click the iTunes Store in the Source Panel. 2.Click Podcasts in the iTunes Store panel. 3.Note that there are podcasts in many genres and subject areas. 4.Select Education in the Categories panel. 5.Let’s narrow the category--K-12. 6.New and Notable Podcasts 1.Today’s Top Podcasts and Featured Podcasts. 7.Listing of episodes.

13. 1.When you subscribe, iTunes automatically downloads the latest episode. 2.iTunes begins to down load the latest episode of the podcast you just subscribed to. 3.Click Podcasts in the Library Section of the Source panel. 4.After the download is completed, a blue dot appears next to the podcast name. This means a new episode is available. 5.Click the Get button to obtain another episode.

14. Podcast-A series of episodes Episode-A single show Segment-A portion of an episode RSS-A news feed is a web page with information coded in XML, which is similar to HTML. The news feed contains all of the information about your podcast, including the title, description, cover art, and details for each episode and the URL for each audio file.

15. 1.Audio Podcasts-Usually MP3 file and are the most common type of podcasts. 2.Enhanced Podcasts-Have images to go along with the audio. They can also have chapter markers, making it easier to skip to different portions of an episode. They are an AAC file and are not supported by all devices. 3.Video Podcasts-are movies, complete with sound. Video podcasts can be in a variety of formats, but MPEG-4 is the most popular.

16. You can use iTunes to subscribe to podcasts, even if you found the podcast in another directory or website. 1.Copy the RSS feed’s URL. If the feed is indicated by an image, right-click the image and choose to copy the link. 2.In iTunes, choose Subscribe to Podcast from the Advanced menu. 3.Paste the URL into the field and click OK. 4.The latest episode of the podcast will be downloaded and stored in the Podcast section of your iTunes library.

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