Podcasts
A 'podcast' is a piece of material which can be distributed and
broadcast via the Internet.
Podcasts can contain any material but their main use is in
holding small chunks of audio or video, usually less than 20-30
minutes in length, and typically only a few minutes.
These small episodes of information can be subscribed to and
downloaded automatically using software such as iTunes or Winamp, and then either listened to on
a computer or transferred to a device such as MP3 players
or mobile phones for playback at any time.
Creating podcasts is quite straightforward and easier than you
might think. All the hardware resources you might need are freely
available to borrow, and the software required is free to download
and use.
You could also involve the learners in creating their own
podcasts to use as revision materials later on in their
studies.
Sources for ready made podcasts:
For further assistance in creating and using podcasts,
contact one of the e-learning team.