Podcasts can improve the learning experience by allowing students to access audio and video files on various devices that provide guidance on class activities. Instructors can assign podcasts to students, who can subscribe and download the files to gain a better understanding of course material. This project estimates the costs to implement podcasts over 10 years and expects the savings to exceed the costs within 4 years, providing financial benefits in addition to improving learning.

1. "Improving the learning experience with audio and video
podcasts."

2.  A podcast is an audio file available on the
internet for downloading via a subscription
service, such as an RSS feed.

3.  Students can listen and watch podcasts on a
variety of devices including iPods, MP3 players,
smartphones and PCs.

4.  Podcasts are an easy way of distributing a
series of audio or video files on the internet. In
a classroom setting, students would be able to
subscribe, download and view podcasts
assigned to them by an instructor and the
podcasts would provide students with guidance
on weekly learning activities.

5.  Podcasts are convenient and can be accessed
anytime and anywhere using a mobile media
player.
 They provide students with the opportunity to
go back to the material in order to gain a better
understanding of the course.
 Listening may be more attractive and less
tedious than reading.
 Beneficial for the visually impaired.

6.  The total cost of the project is estimated at
$624,500 over the next 10 years.
 The project is expected to save close to
$900,000 during that same period

8. The project provides a better learning experience
for students while at the same time saving the
department money.
It is expected to be in the black within 4 years.