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| - | A '''podcast''' is a digital medium for delivering informative or entertaining content that is consumed audibly, sometimes accompanied by video. Podcasts typically consist of multiple episodes and can be accessed through the World Wide Web for online streaming and download. | + | A '''podcast''' is a digital medium for delivering informative or entertaining content that is consumed audibly, sometimes accompanied by video. Podcasts typically consist of multiple episodes and can be accessed through the World Wide Web for online streaming and download at any time, a key distinction between podcasts and traditional radio. |
Podcasts have become more prevalent with the emergence of the Apple iPod, among other MP3 players. In recent years, the use of this medium for educational purposes has become a topic of research and discussion. | Podcasts have become more prevalent with the emergence of the Apple iPod, among other MP3 players. In recent years, the use of this medium for educational purposes has become a topic of research and discussion. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| - | Developed in 2004, podcasting was developed as "MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer" discovered a method of downloading broadcast radio programs directly from the World Wide Web onto an Apple iPod <ref>Watson, Stephanie. "Podcasting History - HowStuffWorks." HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d | + | Developed in 2004, podcasting was developed as "MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer" discovered a method of downloading broadcast radio programs directly from the World Wide Web onto an Apple iPod <ref>Watson, Stephanie. "Podcasting History - HowStuffWorks." HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.</ref>. |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
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| + | Commonly produced by amateur entertainment personalities working out-of-home, podcasts are free of government restrictions on content and, because of the overwhelming number of stations, are often organized by genre. There are a number of online hosting sites where podcasters can publish their work, including SoundCloud, Archive.org,and AmazonS3 <ref>Carlson, Tiffiny. "8 Best Sites to Host Your Podcast." TechNorms. N.p., 02 Jan. 2014. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.</ref>. | ||
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| + | Before hosting, the podcast must first be created. The process employs the use of a microphone and audio recording software<ref>Carlson, Tiffiny. "8 Best Sites to Host Your Podcast." TechNorms. N.p., 02 Jan. 2014. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.</ref>, then once produced, the file can be uploaded to the Web for listeners to stream and download. | ||
===Podcast as a Digital Medium=== | ===Podcast as a Digital Medium=== | ||
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Podcast
A podcast is a digital medium for delivering informative or entertaining content that is consumed audibly, sometimes accompanied by video. Podcasts typically consist of multiple episodes and can be accessed through the World Wide Web for online streaming and download at any time, a key distinction between podcasts and traditional radio.
Podcasts have become more prevalent with the emergence of the Apple iPod, among other MP3 players. In recent years, the use of this medium for educational purposes has become a topic of research and discussion.
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History
Developed in 2004, podcasting was developed as "MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer" discovered a method of downloading broadcast radio programs directly from the World Wide Web onto an Apple iPod [1].
Uses
Commonly produced by amateur entertainment personalities working out-of-home, podcasts are free of government restrictions on content and, because of the overwhelming number of stations, are often organized by genre. There are a number of online hosting sites where podcasters can publish their work, including SoundCloud, Archive.org,and AmazonS3 [2].
Before hosting, the podcast must first be created. The process employs the use of a microphone and audio recording software[3], then once produced, the file can be uploaded to the Web for listeners to stream and download.
