2. Why do we need this technology? Research shows that students learn better from the combination of text, audio, and visual animations This technology creates a virtual record of a lecture that can be referenced over and over This technology eliminates the need for all classroom instruction to be face to face, and is a viable supplement to the educational model This technology allows teachers and students to access resources that may not have previously been available (ex: iTunes U)
3. Research This technology was initially used by television networks in order to make their content available to viewers on the internet This technology was later on developed by educational entities and was used as a way to make learning more interactive and to enhance the DE experience. This technology is special in the sense that it is manufactured by the author, and is tailored to their needs and goals.
4. Development The “pod” fiasco – though regularly thought to be affiliated with the apple company, who at one point sued for the use of the “pod” name, podcast simply means personal on demand webcast The intended audience is varied depending on the subject and nature of the podcast.
