This document defines podcasts as digital audio or video files that can be downloaded and listened to like radio. It traces the origin of podcasts back to the 1980s, noting their increased popularity with broadband internet and devices like the iPod. Examples of popular podcasts are provided like Penn Jillette's Sunday School and The Nerdist with Chris Hardwick. The document also discusses how podcasts can be used for education, with teachers able to find podcasts for professional development or create their own for students.
2. Podcast Defined¡
? A digital audio video or file
recording, usually part of a
themed series, that can be
downloaded from website to a
media player or computer.
? Radio when you want it.
3. Origin¡
? Podcasting goes back to the
1980s.
? Podcasting has become more
popular since the spread of
broadband internet.
? This trend has really boomed
since the invention of the iPod,
iPad, etc.
4. Examples
? Sunday School with Penn
Jillette
? Subscribe or download
individual episodes
6. Podcasts and Education
? Many podcasts are available for
classroom use.
? Teachers can subscribe to
podcasts for professional
development.
7. Educational Podcast
Examples
? Grammar Girl
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
/
? Super Why!
Available on iTunes
8. Teacher Created Podcasts
? Teachers can create their own
podcasts to lay out
expectations, for extra credit
opportunities, for supplemental
learning, etc.