I did check several of the links to podcast directories including iTunes and Podcastalley. It might be more appropriate to say I stumbled around in them. I found them a little difficult to use. This was probably due to my inexperience searching for podcasts. I had the most success with iTunes. I'm not exactly sure how I got to their podcast search interface but eventually I did. I'm very impressed with the libraries who have embraced this technology and figured out how to apply it for web savy patrons.
I added the Library of Congress book festival podcast to my RSS Reader. It's URL is www.loc.gov/bookfest. I'm not sure how to insert a live link here so the URL is likely not a live link.
My learning goal at the beginning of this course after viewing the 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners was to figure out how to get a podcast to my iPod. Since I must admit I am still trying to figure out how to get my own CD's from my computer to my iPod, I have a ways to go with this goal.
I was thinking last night that Podcasts and YouTube have opened up the world of broadcasting to just about everyone in a very democratic way. It used to be that just a few rich families and corporations had control of most of the media and its content. Now anyone savvy enough can produce a podcast or YouTube video. Truly media for the people. It's interesting what ethical dilemmas this new freedom can create. Should there be someone riding herd on what is broadcast (ie hate speech, inaccurate information, etc.?) And who's to decide?
I added the Library of Congress book festival podcast to my RSS Reader. It's URL is www.loc.gov/bookfest. I'm not sure how to insert a live link here so the URL is likely not a live link.
My learning goal at the beginning of this course after viewing the 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners was to figure out how to get a podcast to my iPod. Since I must admit I am still trying to figure out how to get my own CD's from my computer to my iPod, I have a ways to go with this goal.
I was thinking last night that Podcasts and YouTube have opened up the world of broadcasting to just about everyone in a very democratic way. It used to be that just a few rich families and corporations had control of most of the media and its content. Now anyone savvy enough can produce a podcast or YouTube video. Truly media for the people. It's interesting what ethical dilemmas this new freedom can create. Should there be someone riding herd on what is broadcast (ie hate speech, inaccurate information, etc.?) And who's to decide?
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