The University of Arizona
Learning Technologies Center
 

Podcasting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What do I need to create a podcast?
  2. My department does not have staff to support me. Can LTS help?
  3. How are faculty, students and departments using podcasts?
  4. Does a podcast have to be just audio?

1. What do I need to create a podcast?
You need a microphone, software to record and edit your audio and space on a webserver. There is free software that works very well and LTS can host your audio files. If you are interested in recording your class lectures for podcasting, LTS can provide you with a digital recorder that straps on your arm.
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2. My department does not have staff to support me. Can LTS help?
Yes, an LTS consultant is availble to support you and LTS can host your podcasts on one of its Web servers. Complete LTS's online Service Request Form and a Learning Technology Services consultant will contact you.
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3. How are faculty, students and departments using podcasts?
Visit the LTS’s podcasting website to read about how faculty, students and departments are podcasting.
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4. Does a podcast have to be just audio?
Podcasts can be audio, video, or a combination of audio and images. It depends on the software that you use. An LTS consultant can help you determine the best type of podcast for your course.
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