Podcasting for Instruction
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a collection of media files for distribution via the Internet, often by subscription, for playing on portable media players, desktop computers, and laptops.
Why might I use a podcast?
To provide students access to course materials (e.g., tutorials, content reviews, introducing topics, preview of upcoming class sessions, class news, lecture excerpts, lab or project directions, audio or video tours)
To provide students access to course materials from other sources (e.g., existing podcasts or other multimedia materials, foreign language or music files)
To allow students to create podcasts (e.g, interviews, tutorials, research logs, and literature, movie or music reviews)
How do I get started?
ELI Discovery Tool: Guide to Podcasting
- This web-based guide covers topics such as "7 Things You Should Know About Podcasting," "How do I know if it Works?" and "How do I get Started."
Articles of Interest
- Everything you need to know about copyright issues associated with podcasting, and the details of "Fair Use."
Faculty Podcasting Inititative
- The IU Faculty Podcasting Initiative has supported more than 60 innovative IU faculty members across IU as they explored the potential of podcasting in higher education and student learning. Faculty projects commenced in the fall semester of 2008.