Podcasts

The word **podcast** is used to refer to a non-musical audio or video broadcast that is distributed over the Internet. What differentiates a podcast from regular streaming audio or video is that the delivery method for podcasts is often done automatically through RSS. I subscribe to a number of podcasts but my favourites are [|Merlin Mann’s 43 Folders]and the National Gallery of Victoria. 43 Folders is a podcast about personal productivity, life hacks, and simple ways to make your life a little better. Although the information is sometimes a little over the top, I have tried to implement some of the tips on GTD (Getting Things Done). My approach to being organised has improved since listening to this podcast especially in dealing with emails! I also really enjoy listening to the NGV podcasts which include interviews with curators and exhibition designers. These podcasts provide a rich insight into the world of presenting,conserving and preserving art. A very useful tool for providing VCE students with information relevent to the Studio Arts course. The most fantastic thing about podcasts is that I can listen to what I want, when I want and can replay things over and over if necessary. Using RSS feeds ensures that I have easy access to my favourite podcasts whenever I need them. The [|Education Podcast Network]is an amazing resource for tracking down interesting podcasts.The E P N is an effort to bring together into one place, the wide range of podcast programming that may be helpful to teachers looking for content to teach with and about, and to explore issues of teaching and learning in the 21st century. Well worth checking out.

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