Just what is Podcasting? Wikipedia defines podcasting as a "series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and downloaded through web syndication. The mode of delivery is what differentiates podcasts from other ways of accessing media files over the Internet, such as simple download or streamed webcasts" This was helpful for me in determining what the definition is. This is a great article from the University of Minnesota regarding the use of podcasting in education. While it is a couple of years old, it still provides some basic, introductory information (at least I think so).
This website contains a podcast (is it interactive...unsure) but I listened/watched the entire thing (not too long) and found it interesting. He is basically questioning about allowing RSS feeds to branch out and to become more interactive with content about making choices regarding what is being offered and what you want to do next. He calls it a "choose your own adventure RSS feed." I also discovered this wiki re: podcasting in education.
I searched and tried to find a sample interactive podcast or two and was unsuccessful. Not really sure why this was. I would really like to see an "interactive podcast" so I could get a feel for them.
Anyone have any links???
4 comments:
Vanessa,
The Library Media Specialist at my school is a master at Podcasting. Her name is Nancy Keane and she is known as Booktalker on line. You may want ot check out some of stuff. You can Google her name or Booktalker. I also have links to her stuff on my delicious account that is linked on the class wiki, all in one place page.
Alison
Vanessa,
Your links were very informative, thank you.
I know next to nothing about podcasting, so excuse this silly question. If the podcast is created and then downloaded to a computer or MP3 player, I don't understand how it could be interactive, because the "show" was created and then posted. It doesn't seem like it could be a two way communication option... maybe update podcasts are added in response to questions.???
This is a learning maze that is interactive. It is not really a podcast, but thought you may enjoy the site.
http://interactivelisteningmazes.blogspot.com/
When I previewed this post it was still in HTML...I don't know how to just add a clickable link, sorry.
I've given a few talks on podcasting, so I know a bit about it. Our staff was really excited about it (audio) for a while, but it's the kind of thing you need to work at - do on a regular basis if you want followers and they didn't keep up. I do think it can be a nice alternative, particularly for those who have a visual disability. Here are a list of links from my talks:
Podcasting Tools - resources for podcasting
Podcast Alley - the place to find podcast interviews
Podcast Bunker
Podcasting News
Music Alley - free music for podcasts
Podcast - Wikipedia definition
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