Podcasting, along with blogging, is playing a pivotal role in ushering in a new era of decentralized content publishing and idea sharing across the globe. Like any other tool, podcasting can be utilized in various ways to serve diverse purposes. This article examines two emerging read/write web technology services, YackPack and Vaestro, which are extending the interactive possiblities of web-based audio conversations (here liberally defined as “podcasts”) and the exciting, creative possiblities these free tools offer for educators, students, parents, administrators and community members.
Program Length: 21 min, 24 sec
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- A text version of this article and podcast is available.
- NPR Podcasts
- YackPack
- Vaestro
- YackPack Learning
- ePals
- AudioBlogger
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2 responses to “Podcast59: Interactive Podcasting– Asynchronous Online Audio Discussions”
Thanks for sharing! Great article!
Hey fellow podcaster! I was afraid your podcast was going dive into the same old warmed-over stuff about “What is a Podcast.” Do you need an iPod to listen? What’s an MP3? What does RSS stand for? Thanks for taking the time to put your intriguing podcast together.