Podcasting and iTunes@ LMU

Podcasting introduction

Podcasting introduction

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Podcasting introduction

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What are Podcasts?

Podcasts start as Media files

• Audio only

• Video plus audio

• Enhanced

What are Podcasts?

• Enhanced(Enhanced podcasts can include still

images, audio, embedded url links, attached PDF files and can be chapterised)

Why Podcasts?• Small, but scalable file format (mp4a,b,v)

• Cross Platform (Mac/PC QuickTime, iTunes)

• Download versus Webstream

• Subscription Model

• Mobile delivery of content with help of portable media player

Podcast Support at LMU

1. Planning and Podcast creation

2. Podcast hosting and delivery

Blackboard and iTunes U LMU

iTunes

A Conglomeration….

A. Cross platform media player (Quicktime)

B. Music, video, movie, podcast library

C. Specifically targeted web tool

iTunes LMU

Apple Sponsored and hosted web space in which LMU can deliver podcast content through Manegate