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What is a pod cast? iPod + broadcast = podcast
An audio or video recording available on the Internet for downloading by subscribing to an RSS feed. You can listen to pod casts either on your computer or on an MP3 player (does not have to be an iPod.0.
Where can I find pod casts?
1. Podcast directories:
* iTunes
* podcast.com
* pod cast.net
* feedzie.com
* thepodcastnetwork.com
* podcastingnews.com
2. Learning and teaching podcasts:
* learnoutloud.com
* epnweb.org
* ipodcast.org.uk
How do I subscribe to podcasts?
Use an aggregator or podcatcher to subscribe to feeds.
Web-based aggregators:
* Newsgator: www.newsgator.com
* Google: www.google.com/reader
Desktop aggregators:
* iTunes (Windows/Mac): www.apple.com/itunes
* Juice (Windows/Mac): juicereceiver.sourceforge.net
How do I create my own podcasts?
Step 1: Recording
* Record your audio and convert to MP3
* Microphone
* Speakers or headphones ~
* Audio editing software (Audacity - http://audacity.sourceforge.neV)
Recommended settings:
Channels: Mono Sample rate: 44100Hz Sample format: 16 bit Bit rate: 64bps (spoken word) 128bos (music)
Step 2: Publishing
* Generate RSS feed using RSS creator
* Upload MP3s and RSS feed to webspace
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