Podcasts+and+Vodcasts


 * __Podcasts__**

According to Wikipedia.com **podcasts** are a series of digital computer files, usually either digital audio or video, that is released periodically and made available for download by means of web syndication. Podcasts can be incorporated into lessons and aide as a valuable tool to get students involved. For example, podcasts can assist with:
 * allowing students to express themselves
 * increasing student motivation
 * librarians and students can record audio about assinments, provide feedback, and announce upcoming events and expectations
 * introducing new technology to create interest
 * assists students with vision disabilities

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 * __Vodcasts__**

According to Wikipedia.com **video podcast** is a term used for the online delivery of video on demand vidoe clip content via Atom or RSS enclosures. The term is used to distinguish between podcasts which most commonly contain audio files and those referring to the distribution of video where the RSS feed is used as a non-linear TV channel to which consumers can subscribe using a PC, TV, set-up box, media center or mobile multimedia device. Vodcasts in your LMC are beneficial in a variety of ways including:


 * it's interactive and educational
 * can lecture material in a fixed format
 * content available for students who missed class
 * content available for student review
 * assists students with hearing disabilities

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