Friday Fives: Twitter Defined in Five Terms

Are you an absolute newbie to Twitter? First, let’s get the definition out of the way. Twitter.com defines their free web application as: “Social networking and microblogging service utilizing instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.” Still not with me? Let’s deconstruct Twitter’s definition:
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Podcasts 101: Social Podcasting (Part 3 of 3)

Wikipedia defines social podcasting as “a form of podcasting that allows more than one author to insert content into a podcast.” Some podcasters may not have time to post weekly podcasts to keep the subject matter fresh. Social podcasting permits other users to contribute to multiple podcasting communities. Within podcasting communities, podcasts are easier to […]

Podcasts 101: Podcasting Publishing Software (Part 2 of 3)

In the world of teaching and learning with technology, podcasts have become part of everyday life. A professor can create podcasts for students to subscribe to and listen anywhere, any time, or anyplace. A student may post comments on last week’s Biology lecture, upcoming housing availability, or what’s happening while on Spring Break. All […]

Podcasts 101: Podcatching (Part 1 of 3)

Sure everyone has heard of or even used iTunes to listen or watch a favorite song, video, or movie. However, are you using iTunes or another podcatcher (or podcast receiver) to subscribe and manage your podcasts?
According to podcast.com, a podcast is a Portable, On-Demand audio or video file that is broadcasted via the Internet. […]

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