Podcasting and iTunesU

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Podcasting and iTunesU

• Laurie Roberts
• Liaison Librarian
• Queen Margaret University

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What are podcasts?

• Voice recordings
• MP3 files
• Downloaded automatically using RSS feeds

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Equipment

• PC/laptop and microphone
• Recording software
• http//reviews.cnet.com/4520-11293_7-6246557-1.htm
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• http//www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments
  /beginners-guide-to-podcast-creation

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Podcasting at QM

• Theory of anatomy for Physiotherapists
• Examination and assessment videos
• Recordings of case study interviews

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iTunesU

• Available via iTunes Music Store
• Apple share common goals with education to
  advance teaching, learning and research through
  innovation and to engage and empower students
• http//www.apple.com/education/guidedtours/itunesu
  .html

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Getting on iTunesU

• Content is King
• Institutional endeavour key players

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Home page
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Aspiring to
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Coming soon
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Useful links

• Phil Bradleys website
• Echo360 demo
• Photostory3
• QMU LRC home page