A podcast is a music or talk program made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet to a personal mp3 or digital device. I believe the name "podcast" is derived from a combination of the words, "ipod" and "broadcast".
The name "vodcast" is derived from the words "video" and "podcast". Hence, a video version of a podcast.
Podcasting is beneficial to students because it provides greater accessibility to curriculum. Students don't need to be in a classroom to hear a lecture. Podcasts can also be used as research tools or presentation tools.
I may integrate podcasts into my class by creating them for students to listen to lectures. Student's can research podcasts to learn topics. Students can create podcasts demonstrating their own knowledge allowing teachers to use podcasts as an assessment tool.
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Mark,
ReplyDeleteTeacher tube has a wide variety of podcasts and vodcasts available to support your lectures. THe nice part is that they are absolutely FREE.