iTunes is one of many applications that aggregate podcasts and allow visitors to find, listen and/or subscribe to podcasts. Subscribing to most poscasts is freee and is made possible through xml coding caled RSS or Really Simple Syndication. The beauty of RSS is that the podcasts are automatically downloaded each time the podcatcher software is opened.
Many people may think that listening to podcasts requires an iPod or other mp3 player. However, podcasts are accessed on a computer through the podcatcher software mentioned above. They can be veiwed or heard on a computer with speakers.
Some podcasts include both audio and video. An enhanced podcast may include still images. A vlog or video podcast inclusdes full motion video with narration and soundtrack.
The step-by-step Listening to Podcast intructions may be downloaded and used while learning to access podcast. The movie below includes instructions for finding, listening, and subscribing to podcasts Click the Start button to start the movie.
If iTunes is not installed on your computer, follow the directions in the iTunes movie to download and install it. If you do not have adminstrator rights on your computer, ask your technician to assist you.
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