1 Definition A podcast is a media file that is distributed by subscription over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and PCs A podcast is distinguished from other digital audio / video formats by its ability to be downloaded automatically, using software capable of reading feed formats such as RSS or Atom.

2 Terminology Audioblogging / Podcasting / Vodcasting / vlogcasting Podcasting (or more recently) webcasting seems to be universal

3 Beginnings Adam Curry and David Winer are often cited as being the podcast pioneers. Podcasting's initial appeal was to allow individuals to distribute their own "radio shows," hence the first podcast is said to have been The Grateful Dead on January 11th Vodcasting 31 st October 2003 with Dead End days, a zom-com serial These systems quickly became used in a wide variety of other ways, including language teaching.

4 The revolution Divorcing time from place Divorcing media from traditional player

5 Growth Google hits 28 th September 2004 – 24 1 st August 2004 – 2,750 Last night – 104,000,000

6 Why us? Audio and video materials (listening*) Divorcing learning from time and place A way of surviving the Internet – killing the noise and listening to the sounds Future proofing (see 9)

7 More listening material We need to think about how we use podcasts. In the classroom there is scope for quality control What happens outside the classroom?

8 A sign to the wise

9 Mobile technology “Convergence - the dreaded C word” (Ben Verwaayen – BT Chief Executive) “The mobile phone market is larger than the computer market so represents a bigger opportunity for Internet companies and content providers.” (Marco Boerries – Senior Vice President Connected Life Yahoo)

10 Future proofing The iphoneSamsung Ultra Smart F700

11 Continuous Partial Attention - “the behaviour of continuously monitoring as many inputs as possible, paying partial attention to each” Linda Stone

Parents, authority figures, work and institutions grounded our lives. This was where we invested our attention and time. The stability revolution

Me and self-expression. We paid attention to that which created personal opportunities The revolution in the head

“The network is the centre of our world. Continuous partial attention isn't motivated by productivity, it's motivated by being connected. Linda Stone The networking revolution

15 What’s next? “... committed full-attention focus. In this new area, experiencing this engaged attention is to feel alive. Trusted filters, trusted protectors, trusted concierge, human or technical, removing distractions and managing boundaries, filtering signal from noise, enabling meaningful connections, that make us feel secure, are the opportunity for the next generation.” Linda Stone The revolution will be televised but you’ll be watching it on your mobile revolution

16 Less means more There is too much out there. We need to filter and block Ipods and Sky+ are just the beginning

17 Webcasting – let’s do it Consumer or creator? Creator or collaborator?

18 Mmmm… Try these Consume - You can always listen / watch without RSS feeds (subscribing) english/multimedia/ english/multimedia/

19 Interested? Consume. Search for more Try an English language learning directory - Try a general directory -

20 A bit more interested? Consume. Keep it on the web and out of my hair. Subscribe online - use a webcasting hosting site Just use Google or Yahoo to subscribe

21 Really interested Consume – Put it on my PC. Download itunes or ipodder and build a libraryhttp://

22 Hooked? Create * Record – for audio a cheap headset straight on to clickcaster or upload video to clickcaster from My videos ** Edit - get some free editing software – audacity for audio and Windows Movie Maker for video are fine *** Publish - create a weblog – blogger –and have a web presence **** Get read – create an RSS feed for your blog / website at Feedburner ***** Build - store your files for free at Ourmedia

23 Some suggestions For language learners Breakingnewsenglish The daily English show BBC Learn English VOA For native speakers BBC

24 To watch out for Skypecasting Phonecasting Screencasting Photofeeds

25 The end Thank you very much