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Podcasting - what are they and why use them
A podcast is an audio (or video) file posted to the web or other online service (such as iTunes), made available to those who subscribe to the site (via RSS) or download the file. Podcasts can be played on the computer and on many MP3 players, including the iPod.
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 What is a Podcast?
A podcast is a way to easily distribute audio files over the web and allow listeners to subscribe to the source to keep track of new content.
Explore Educational Podcasts - Here are some quality Podcasts by and for teachers and students:
Decide if Podcasting is right for you
Podcasts are audio files, like radio shows that you can listen to whenever you want - provided that you have subscribed to them and downloaded the content to your computer and/or iPod...
You might enjoy listening to podcasts during your commute. Your students might benefit from podcasts about learning, language and content areas.
You could also create podcasts for your students as a way to extend learning beyond the school. Podcasts could include assignments and news, lectures, discussion questions, student-led reports or radio shows and much more.
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