Getting Started
Be aware that content to be considered for iTunes U will be vetted by committee review and approval for content, copyright, and production standards. Faculty who wish to gain more information and assistance should visit the Content Creators page for an overview of the planning steps and then visit the Project Request page to schedule consultation.
What is Podcasting?
What
differentiates a podcast from downloading or
streaming audio is the delivery channel. Podcasts
can be delivered to subscribers via a Really Simple
Syndication (RSS) channel. This RSS feed contains a
reference to the original audio file and delivers
it to those who have previously subscribed. Like a
magazine subscription for rich media, the RSS feed
can deliver many types of content -- audio, video,
and PDFs are just a few. There are dozens of tools
one can use to subscribe to an RSS podcast feed.
Which type of podcast should I use?
Deciding on what type of podcast to create depends on your audience and their ability to access the content. For example, if your audience has limited access to broadband Internet, choosing video podcasts (vodcasts) would not be an appropriate choice since it would take a large amount of time to download. Other considerations will depend upon your skill level and time to develop these skills in order to produce the podcast episodes. The last thing you want to do is over-burden yourself with technical hurdles.
Here's a table to help you decide on which type of podcast you should use and the different features each one gives.
Be aware that content to be considered for iTunes U will be vetted by committee review and approval for content, copyright, and production standards. Faculty who wish to gain more information and assistance should visit the Content Creators page for an overview of the planning steps and then visit the Project Request page to schedule consultation.
What is Podcasting?
Which type of podcast should I use?
Deciding on what type of podcast to create depends on your audience and their ability to access the content. For example, if your audience has limited access to broadband Internet, choosing video podcasts (vodcasts) would not be an appropriate choice since it would take a large amount of time to download. Other considerations will depend upon your skill level and time to develop these skills in order to produce the podcast episodes. The last thing you want to do is over-burden yourself with technical hurdles.
Here's a table to help you decide on which type of podcast you should use and the different features each one gives.
To get started creating a podcast, the first thing
you will need to do is some pre-planning. With
pre-planning, you will be able to gather all the
resources you will need and determine a timeline
for development, which all will lead to a more
successful outcome. Please visit the Content Creators
page for some suggestions for pre-planning.
One of the things you are going to need to decide right away is what type of podcast you are going to create. Do you want to make an audio only, an enhanced podcast (audio + with images), or a vodcast (video)? To get specific help with each type of podcast, please select one of the following links:
1). How to create audio podcast
2). How to create an enhanced podcast (audio with images)
One of the things you are going to need to decide right away is what type of podcast you are going to create. Do you want to make an audio only, an enhanced podcast (audio + with images), or a vodcast (video)? To get specific help with each type of podcast, please select one of the following links:
1). How to create audio podcast
2). How to create an enhanced podcast (audio with images)