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What is Podcasting?

Submitted by Mikel on November 22, 2006 - 9:00pm. computer | digital | iPod | mediaplayer | Podcasting | radio

What is Podcasting?
Podcasting is the latest in on-the-go, on-demand technology. With podcasting, you can listen to radio programs or events whenever and wherever you choose. Podcasts are video or audio files that are automatically downloaded to your personal computer, and then transferred to an iPod or other digital media player using a podcasting application.

What equipment do I need?
The basic requirements for podcasting are a computer (PC or Mac), podcasting software (see list of options) and an Internet connection. For portability, an iPod or other digital media player is needed.

How do I get started?
Simply download and install podcasting software onto your computer. Although applications vary, each should provide instructions on how to add podcast feeds to your list. Then, just check for the new podcasts and files of your selected programs that will be on your computer and, if you are set up, on your portable media player.

originally posted at abcnews.com

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Podcasting my article

Submitted by janeabao on November 23, 2006 - 7:48am.

The topic reminds me of a feature article I had submitted to a news site. It got published. Eventually, I saw an attachment reflected beside the title. I understood that it had to be listened to and so I got my ear phone and listened to it. It was my story being read by the lady editor.

It dawned on me that write-ups could be used for teaching purposes this way - in teaching the English laguage, for example, to non-native English speakers, or in teaching children form values. Instead of merely ending on print, they could be transformed into other forms for further use.

Yes, podcasting is a welcome innovation - especially in the teaching-learning field. It has the capability of extending writing to a novel purpose - if used properly.

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