Podcasting “The Computer as an Educational Tool: Productivity and Problem Solving” ©Richard C. Forcier and Don E. Descy

What is podcasting? In its most popular form, podcasting is a way for people to selectively subscribe to audio content over the Internet. In its most popular form, podcasting is a way for people to selectively subscribe to audio content over the Internet.

RSS Feed Podcasting uses RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to deliver the content, providing a summary for new content on a website. Podcasting uses RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to deliver the content, providing a summary for new content on a website.

“Podcasting” Comes from “Broadcasting” Podcasting comes from the ways of radio broadcasting. Podcasting comes from the ways of radio broadcasting. It’s like a radio show. It’s like a radio show.

What do I need to podcast? You don’t need special software. You don’t need special software. You don’t need an iPod. You don’t need an iPod. Computer Computer

So how can podcasting help teachers? It’s a great way to publish and distribute content such as… It’s a great way to publish and distribute content such as… - Lectures - Daily assignments - Interviews - Class discussions

More Ways to Help - Distance learning - Facilitate self-paced learning - Allow faculty to offer learners extra content - Help students with reading and/or other disabilities

And the List Goes on… - Provide the ability for educators to feature guest speakers from remote locations - Multilingual education - Allow educators to escape constant lecturing

Advantages Easy access to a lot of information Easy access to a lot of information A lot of ways to educate A lot of ways to educate Saves time Saves time Learn at own pace Learn at own pace Helps the disabled Helps the disabled

Disadvantages Relies mostly on technology Relies mostly on technology Teachers not having the standard classroom Teachers not having the standard classroom Not everyone has a computer. Not everyone has a computer.

Podcasting Websites