What is Podcasting? What makes it so special?
Podcasting allows a user to "subcribe" to a series of audio programs. It is similar to listening to your radio only it can be heard at anytime that is convienient. The files get automatically downloaded over the internet to your computer and then can be played back using standard software like iTunes (runs on PC and Mac, free download at http://www.apple.com/itunes/. It also allows the portability of taking the programs with you on a portable mp3 player like the iPod.
What you need to listen:
Internet connected computer
Sound playback capability
podcast player like iTunes
What you need to create podcasts (see below for How tos)
PODCASTS - for listening! from http://www.adulted.santacruz.k12.ca.us/links.htm
http://www.eslpod.com/
They have instructional podcasts on a variety of topics. Each cast has the audio but also the script that a student can follow along with.
http://a4esl.org/p/
More ESL podcasts with transcripts!
www.englishcaster.com
Podcast lessons for learners of English
Podcast How To web sites:
http://www.podcastingnews.com/articles/How-to-Podcast.html
http://radio.about.com/od/podcastin1/a/aa030805a.htm
http://www.podcasttools.com/training.htm
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