The document defines podcasting as a method of publishing audio files to the Internet that allows users to subscribe to a feed and automatically receive new files. It describes general uses of podcasting such as on iTunes and in higher education. Specifically in higher education, podcasting can be used for both online and blended courses by appealing to auditory learners, allowing access anytime and anywhere, capturing instructor enthusiasm, and bringing in guest lectures. The document instructs participants on posting individual podcasts to a Blackboard site for a learning team on using podcasting in higher education.

1. Podcasting in Higher Education Learning Team Dan Cabrera Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center Northern Illinois University May 12, 2008

2. Objectives Define what a Podcast is (and is not) Describe General uses Describe those specific to Higher Education

3. Objectives Conceptualize how to use them for both online and blended courses Develop an activity/strategy for incorporating Podcasting for your own course(s) Present on 10 minutes of Fame presentation

4. Introductions Name Institution Why you choose to participate in the Podcasting in Higher Education Learning Team sss

5. Definition Podcasting , a portmanteau of Apple's "iPod" and "broadcasting", is a method of publishing files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically by subscription, usually at no cost. Subscribe one time only Podcasting first became popular in late 2004, used largely for audio files

6. General Uses iTunes

8. The Pedagogy of Podcasting The power of the spoken word Appeals to auditory learners Anytime, anyplace – “m-learning” Capture the instructor’s enthusiasm Can listen multiple times for review Bring in guest lectures, debates, virtual field trips, etc. Office hours ( iCube ) Prof. Burks Oakley II, 2006

9. Team Blackboard Website Webcourses.niu.edu Login su00001 - pw00001 su00002 - pw00002 Podcasting in Higher Education Navigate How I have used podcasting

10. How I have used podcast

16. Format for Posting Individual Podcasts Respond First Name Last Name Institution Dan Cabrera - Northern Illinois University (NIU) Description