Podcasts

A podcast is a media file put on the Web for people to download onto their computers or portable devices (e.g. IPod, IPad, etc.) for a variety of reasons. For example, podcasting is often used for entertainment, news, and education. Many of these online files have video put some are audio only.

Podcasts can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom. First of all, they could be sources of extra help outside of class. If a teacher posts podcasts about what is taught, a student having trouble with homework could look find these online for extra help.  Second, podcasts of lessons could keep students up to date on content if they miss class. Third, podcasts could be used in a whole class setting if the teacher is not in class. Teachers could also assign podcasts as student projects.

There are many advantages to podcasts, some of which I just mentioned. Another is that they can be accessed from almost anywhere by anyone because they are online. There are however some disadvantages to podcasts. Shocking as it may be there are some people, even today that do not have internet access at home so some students may not have the same access to podcasts.