The word podcast is used to refer to a non-musical audio or video broadcast that is distributed over the Internet. What differentiates a podcast from regular streaming audio or video is that the delivery method for podcasts is often done automatically through RSS.
In 2005, "podcast" was named the "word of the year" by New Oxford American Dictionary and with the growth of podcasting over the last few years, it's easy to see why.
Podcasts take many forms, from short 1-10 minutes commentaries to much longer in person interviews or panel group discussions. There’s a podcast out there for just about every interest area and the best part about this technology is that you don’t have to have an iPod or a MP3 player to access them. Since podcasts use the MP3 file format, you really just need a PC with headphones or a speaker.
iTunes, the free downloadable application created by Apple is the directory finding service most associated with podcasts, but if you don’t have iTunes installed there are still plenty of options.
For this discovery exercise participants are asked to take a look at some popular podcast directory tools. Do some exploring on your own and locate a podcast that is of interest to you. Once found, you can easily pull the RSS feed into your Bloglines account as well, so that when new casts become available you’ll be automatically notified of their existence.
Discovery Resources:
Video: Podcasting in Plain English
There are many, many podcast directories and finding tools out there. Some require you to download software in order to use. Here is a brief list:
Discovery Exercise:
- You often must sign up or download an aggregator in order to view podcasts. However, you can find podcasts all over the Internet. Take a look around for a podcast that interests you. See if you can find some interesting library related podcasts like book review podcasts or library news.
- Add the RSS feed for a podcast to your Bloglines account
- Create a blog post about your discovery process. Did you find anything useful here?
Optional Resource: Creating a podcast with Blogger
32 comments:
Podcast Discovery
http://gregs23.blogspot.com/2008/12/discovery-exercise-21.html
http://www.bloglines.com/public/Gregs23
http://www.bloglines.com/blog/JackieSmith
this is my bloglines address my podcast is called LibVibe. Check it out!
#21 of 23 is done. See my podcast comments at http://nicolesblogjpl.blogspot.com/2008/12/21-podcasts.html
Not really feeling them...
http://jpl-part-timer.blogspot.com/2008/12/podcasts-jpl-20-21.html
http://sixofhearts-lovex6.blogspot.com/2008/12/21-podcasts-smodcasts.html
Check out my blog and find out which podcast I listened to. I was unable to use the RSS feed.
http://fromkatiesshoes.blogspot.com/2008/12/21-podcast-or-better-yet-pod-h-e-double.html
My title of my blog will link you to my podcast in Podcast Alley. I could not get the blogline account and RSS feed to work. Yikes
Here's the link to my blog post: http://reflections-learner-learner.blogspot.com/2008/12/discovery-exercise-21-podcasts.html
I posted a podcast on my blog. I am really excited about successfully navigating a bit of technology.
http://fromkatiesshoes.blogspot.com/2008/12/21-second-time-around.html
I redid this assignment. I came to the Wed. tutorial and learned how to add the feed to my blogline.
Thank you to Donna for her patience
My Post:
http://jaskulajourney.blogspot.com/2008/12/21-podcasts.html
http://sixofhearts-lovex6.blogspot.com/2008/12/21-podcasts-smodcasts-part-2.html
Check out my blog to see how I figured out the use of the RSS feed for a blogline from the Bloglines account
#21 Personal. On. Demand.
Here is my post concerning podcasts.
roddyk.wordpress.com/2008/12/11/podcasts/
kdeas (kdeas@coj.net)
Lesson #21 My perferance on podcast
http://kadsblogger.blogspot.com/2008/12/lesson-21-itunes.html
My blog on podcast: http://jaxscots.blogspot.com/2008/12/podcast.html
This one is a keeper.
Thank you.
I decided not to make a podcast, as I sound like Alvin & The Chipmunks on speed most days.
http://cornerdemon.blogspot.com/2008/12/podcasting-in-all-its-glory.html
Podcasts are great, but I don't have the time to get hooked on them.
I went for the standar NPR podcasts. Seeing as we're all librarians, "Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!" needs no introduction.
http://donssevenandahalfhabits.blogspot.com/
Margaret mgloag@coj.net
An interesting one! Hwere is my bloglines address
http://www.bloglines.com/blog/POPMaggie
#21
http://featheronthepath.blogspot.com/2008/12/podcasts-video-downloadable-audio.html
In a Pickle...
#21!
my bloglines account-look for the Grammar Girl Podcast
http://butterflies-jackie.blogspot.com/2008/12/podcasts.html
Podcast section #21 done
Podcasts!
http://jaxcat.blogspot.com/2009/01/pod-casting.html
http://pluto-raechel.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-didnt-really-know-too-much-about.html
For my comments on Podcasts, please see:
http://sarthurgeiger.blogspot.com/2009/01/21-podcasts-smodcasts.html
This is my entry on podcasts. Thanks! http://msgirardeauandlibrary20.blogspot.com/
Well, I wasn't crazy about this one initially, but now I'm a fan.
http://bjaskula.blogspot.com/2009/01/21-podcasts-smodcasts.html
Added a podcast to my bloglines account!
http://miss-val-the-librarian.blogspot.com/2009/02/exercise-21.html
http://daniellealuminum.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-havent-really-gotten-into-too-much.html
My podcast discovery is at:
http://terryandrover.blogspot.com/
http://lionsleepstonight.blogspot.com/2009/06/ex-21-podcasts.html
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