What is Podcasting?
Podcasting is a web feed of audio files, or video files referred to as a vodcast that are posted to the Internet available for anyone to download.
The difference between podcasting and vodcasting depends on who you ask. Some people will say that podcasting is just audio files and vodcasting includes video. An emerging opinion is that podcasting encompasses all forms video and all other media.
Podcasting can be beneficial to students in many ways. First of all students can easily access information that they miss in class if lectures are posted as podcasts on the Internet. They are free and available at any time. Students use their Ipods or MP3 players all the time and by using podcasts you are reaching students at level they are comfortable with, and possibly will motivate them more.
I could use podcasting in my Employability Class. I could upload a podcast on interviewing skills and interview questions with answers. Students could upload this information prior to going on a job interview. This could help in preparing for the interview and also help in calming their nerves about the interview.
You can make a vodcast showing what to wear and what not to wear during an interview. Also, maybe you can record some of the presenters at the Career Fair and make podcasts that can be posted to the school website. I think the presentation about student loans would be a great one to make into a podcast.
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