CIRT, University of North Florida

Podcasting is an internet-based method for broadcasting a series of audio or video content to a group of subscribers. One uses a software application, called a podcatcher, to subscribe. Once subscribed, the podcatcher periodically checks the subscription for new content, and automatically downloads any content it finds to the subscribers’ computer. Many podcatchers will also add the content directly to an MP3 player, such as an iPod.

The only things you need to get started listening to podcasts are a computer (the MP3 player is optional, and does not have to be an iPod), an internet connection, and a podcatcher.

Enhanced Podcasts
Enhanced podcasts use Apple’s .mp4 audio file format and can include extra information in a podcast episode including chapters, images, and web links. Chapters allow users to move to different points in the episode. Please note: enhanced podcasts can only be played using iTunes or an iPod.

Video Podcasts
Video, as well as audio, can be delivered and subscribed to, as a podcast. Episodes are typically delivered in the MPEG-4 video format. Video podcasts can be viewed on a computer or media player capable of playing video files, like a video iPod, or Zune.

What our staff is listening to:

CIRT Newsletter Podcast
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iTunes users can subscribe to the enhanced podcast (includes images & links) by clicking this button:
Non-enhanced feed:
http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/newsletters/podcasts/podcast.xml
Dave Wilson, CIRT Podcast Producer

Faculty Spotlight Podcast