Advantages of Podcasts

We are going to continue our look at podcasts by looking at the advantages that podcasts afford instructors and students.  Below is a partial list of advantages for using podcasts for instructional purposes.

• Podcasts can be downloaded/captured to play on portable items such as MP3 Players and iPods. This affords the ability to take the podcast with one while traveling or moving to other locations outside the classroom.  

   

• Podcasts also offer convenience: the podcast can be listened to repeatedly and whenever the user chooses.

• Audio can be used to instruct the listener which is very helpful for students who are visually impaired. Video can be included which is especially helpful for visual learners.