Podcasts
Podcasts are syndicated broadcasts of media content (either audio, video, or a combination) distributed over the Internet. Individuals can subscribe free of charge to receive all future episodes automatically and can then choose to either listen to the content on a computer or a portable media player device. Users must use a podcatcher, such as the free iTunes, in order to subscribe to podcasts.
NIU faculty may find the following podcasts of interest. The Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is not responsible for the content or the quality of the information presented in the podcasts offered by individuals and institutions not affiliated with the Center. If any of the links provided below are inaccessible or to suggest a podcast be added to this list, please email details to facdev@niu.edu..
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| Buzz Out Loud | CNET's podcast of indeterminate length | reviews.cnet.com/... |
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| Daily Tech News | top technology news every weekday | news.com/... |
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| EdTechTalk | educational technology discussion and collaboration | edtechtalk.com |
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| Gadgettes | weekly podcast, covering latest hot gadgets and pop-culture tech | reviews.cnet.com/... |
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| Maccast | discussion of all things Macintosh | maccast.com |
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| One Minute Tip | technology tips for busy professionals | oneminutetip.com |
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| Podcast for Professors | learn about leveraging technology for teaching and learning | podcastforprofessors.com | |
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| Quick Tips |
brief multimedia presentations promoting effective instructional practice | www.niu.edu/facdev/resources... | |
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| Rod's Pulse Podcast | faculty interested in learning to use and create podcasts | rod4jefferson.blogspot.com |
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| Teaching with Blackboard |
tips, ideas, & suggestions, for teaching with Blackboard | teachingwithblackboard.niu.edu |
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| Teach with Tech | information & resources relevant to teaching with technology | indiana.edu/~icy/podcast |
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| TechPodcasts | Discussion of various technology-related items | techpodcasts.com |
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| This Week in Tech (TWIT) | Roundtable discussion of the latest trends in digital technology | thisweekintech.com |
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| Typical Mac User | Help for the switcher and new Apple Macintosh user | typicalmacuser.com/wordpress |
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| Typical PC User | Help for those using a Windows personal computer | typicalpcuser.biz/tpcu |
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| Vanderbilt Center for Teaching | Dialogue about university teaching and learning among faculty, students, and staff | blogs.vanderbilt.edu/cftpodcast |
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Last Updated: 4/22/2008