The term "Podcast" comes from a combination of the words "iPod" and "broadcast". Podcasts are digital media files (audio or video) which are distributed over the Internet, often using syndication feeds, for playback on portable media players or personal computers.
Podcasting is becoming increasingly popular in education. It enables students and teachers to share information with anyone at anytime.
Our podcasts
Listen to our last podcast. Older episodes can be found on the archive page.
07 – Augmented Reality
Monday, October 5th, 2009
In this video, we look at Augmented Reality, in which your computer screen becomes a magic mirror. The idea is to use a camera and a black and white marker to transmit real-time information about an objects angle and spatial position. This way, real elements (the desktop, hands and marker) are mixed in with virtual elements. Unlike a mirror, though, the image appearing on the screen inverts right and left, which makes orientation a little more complicated. This video looks at various illustrations of this technology which has a high potential in education.
This section highlights examples of websites dedicated to podcasting.
Podcasting in the Classroom
Universities using podcasting in the classroom report promising results. This online practical guide will show any teacher how to record, edit, and distribute podcasts to select students.
This website features an interview with Lord Puttnam, Chancellor of the Open University, who says that technology is a vital part of the educational experience.
E-learning Insights is a cross-sectoral podcast that aims to provide teachers with interviews on leading tools and technologies. It also aims to work through issues that may face educators wishing to start podcasting themselves.
From archaeology to physics, from biology to psychology, the University of Berkeley portal offers online podcasts and webcasts taken from current and archived courses with prominent speakers.
A teacher from an Australian University tried podcasting to extend his reach and support students who are in transition from college to university. He has some valuable insights to share on using podcasting as a communications and education tool.
