Podcast

Home =PODCAST = Any digital media file (such as audio or video) can be made downloadable from the internet (eg from your online course).....BUT it technically becomes a //podcast// when it is possible to subscribe to future 'episodes' or 'editions'.
 * What is it? **

**Point me to something** ipadio is a simple form of podcasting, as it combines the phone with a blog to create an audio “phonecast” which is then streamed live to the Internet.

**What is happening in education?** >
 * Training organisations are setting up 'Podzones' (eg TAFE SA Podzone) and encouraging trainers to record audio of their classes for upload. This provides flexibility as students unable to attend class are able to 'catch up' via the podcast, and those who require extra assistance are able to hear the lecture a second time, for reinforcement.
 * Students are being encouraged to use simple tools such as iPadio to demonstrate their learning (egExamples of iPadio podcasts done by students in Douchy's Biology class)

**Examples**
 * iPadio in Education - from the iPadio site ...includes some ideas plus a podcast demo.
 * The ABC have a range of podcasts on many different subjects
 * Apple iTunes have a large number of podcasts, and a useful FAQ.
 * Results of 2010 Framework E-learning Benchmarking Survey - scroll down to hear podcast (or download)
 * Presentation on e-Books a podcast by Marina Borello, Hair & Beauty

**Show me how...** The video below shows the basic functions of iPadio, and how to get started, but for a teacher's perspective on how it can be used in a classroom, check out Douchy's Weblog: Phonecasting with iPadio. There are a number of tutorials available as well. media type="youtube" key="Wp_UUEH4C2I?version=3" height="349" width="560"

'Podcast' photo: CC licensed Flickr photo by Sonia Blanco
 * Acknowledgement**

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