Cody Trueblood Reflection 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting



This website first explains in detail what exactly a podcast is and what it can be used for. It explains where the term comes from and the difference between it and other digital audio formats. Then it talks about the long history of podcasting, all of 6-7 years, and then the mechanics behind podcasting and the many benefits that it has. It ends by listing the many different examples of podcasting and it lists links for different specific podcasting for one to explore more if the interest is there. This website seems very valuable to one who does not know much about podcasting.


http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/

This website also explains in detail what podcasting is and what it can be used for. However, the difference between this and wikipedia is that this website is designed to help educators specifically learn about podcasting. It explains that podcasting is a way to automatically download audio files from the internet, but it also lets everyone know that you do not have to have an ipod in order to podcast, instead you can do it straight from your web browser. It lists different links where one can find podcasts, subscribe to them, listen to them, or even create them yourself. It lists the benefits an educator to be involved in podcasting, and lastly has more links to find more information about podcasting.


http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~magps/boylit/Podcasting%20in%20Education

This is a really informative website that again first explains what podcasting is. I guess since it is fairly new, it must give a general definition of what it is. Next, it shows proof of what it’s worth and that it works. It lists newspaper articles explaining how podcasting has helped in the past and then actual audio files (podcasts) that give working examples of podcasting working, which is very interesting I think. Then, it gives different quotes and other purposes of why podcasting is show useful. Lastly, there are some links to other websites and links to where you can buy resources to begin podcasting. It even has an e-mail link to the website designer so you can ask more information about podcasting or send him your podcasts if you are interested in getting them on his page. It is pretty valuable to the podcasting community.