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Podcasting 101 for K 12 Librarians
This article gets down to the basics, including what podcasts are, how to access them, how to create them, and why to use them. While it is specifically directed toward school librarians, the information is equally applicable for...
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K12 Handhelds: Podcasting
This is a great introduction to podcasting. Find out how to create and publish your own podcasts from this K12 Handhelds informational site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Podcasting
Overview of the Internet broadcasting method. Also contains the origin of podcasting, how the term came to be coined, and other uses of podcasting.
BBC
Bbc News: Podcasts Bring Diy Radio to the Web
This BBC article from 2004 describes the basics of podcasting- "an internet-based radio show which podcasters create, usually in the comfort of their own home".It gives background on the origin of podcasting with MTV host, Adam Curry.
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Edupodder: Podcasting in Education
A personal site by Steve Sloan, from San Jose State University, in which he explores the potential for podcasting in education.
Learn Out Loud
Learn Out loud.com: Introduction to Podcasting
This article gives an introduction to podcasting including ways to listen to a podcast. The site also talks about how podcast directories can be used.
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Peachpit: Podcasting Basics
This article by the author of "Secrets of the iPod" provides an excellent overview of podcasting. It explains what podcasting is and gives step-by-step instructions for subscribing to and listening to podcasts with an iPod or on your...