Podcasting: Co-opting MP3 Players for Education and Training Purposes

Kimberley M. Donnelly & Zane L. Berge

Podcasting and podcatching provide trainers and teachers with powerful, personal tools for delivering exactly the right content to learners at teachable moments—anytime, anywhere. The strength of podcasting lies in the potency of voice communication, which cuts through the dense text of the Internet and offers a human connection during distance training. In addition, podcasting offers the ability for learners to multitask and to time-shift content.

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Source: The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration