Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Week 8: Podcasting

Podcasting is technology that allows listeners to subscribe and listen to digitally recorded audio shows. If you choose to subscribe they are automatically downloaded to your computer by software throughout the day. Consumers can also put them on their MP3 players and take them with them on the go. This new technology allows for an innovative way for people to pick up subscribers and listeners. In schools lectures can be downloaded and put on MP3 players and students can view them while they are traveling. This allows for so much more flexibility and adaptability in education. Apple has introduced enhanced podcasts that allow listeners to see pictures on their iPods. To create a podcast you will need a computer, internet access and a microphone.You use an audio editing program to record your podcast, then upload it in MP3 format to a Web server using an FTP program. Then you create a blog and paste the URL of your MP3 as an entry in your blog. Make sure that you have permission to use content before you mix it into your podcast.

In the field of advertising podcasts can be used to distribute free information about products and services. It can be used to create discussions amongst consumers and answer questions. It is valuable because it is not very expensive and can give a plethora of information for people who are looking for it. It is a unique way to look trendy and have your companies message get out there.

I realized that podcasting might be confusing so I found a credible video to show how to create a podcast. One of the best things about podcasts is that it gives everyone a voice and they are so easy to make. Enjoy!

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