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Podcasting

What is a podcast?

A podcast is a digital media file, or a series of such files, that is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and personal computers. In other words, a podcast is a collection of files (usually audio and video) residing at a unique web feed address. People can "subscribe" to this feed by submitting the feed address to an aggregator (like iTunes - software that runs on the consumer's computer). When new "episodes" become available in the podcast they will be automatically downloaded to that user's computer. Unlike radio or streaming content on the web, podcasts are not real-time. There is no live broadcast of content. Instead, the material is pre-recorded and users can check out the material at their leisure, offline.

If you simply would like to have a file, DVD, CD, or VHS put onto the web for your students to view, we recommend letting us stream the file for you. This will result in the students being able to view the file faster, and without the need for any downloading. This streaming service is free for any faculty/staff member. Still not sure? View our Streaming vs. Podcasting guide!

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How do I begin?

Visit the official Georgia Southern Podcasting site.