What is Podcasting?
Podcasting allows listeners to receive audio programs via a subscription through the Internet and listen to them at their leisure on a portable music player (mp3 player) or computer.
The term "Podcasting" is a combination of "iPod" + "broadcasting"; however, you don't need an iPod or any other type of mp3 player to listen to podcasts. Some listeners do find mp3 players convenient because they can listen to audio content on the go, while others may find that listening to podcasts while working at their computer is more comfortable and better fits their schedule.
While podcasting is already prevalent in the business and news world, this technology is also taking off at many universities and colleges. Faculty and higher education administrators are just realizing the potential of podcasting to enhance teaching and learning. Additionally, this technology provides administrative units a creative means to communicate important information.
"Vodcasting" works the same way as podcasting, but also incorporates video.
