Advantages of using podcasts as a source of information?

the advantages are that :

• available anytime/anywhere for students
• easy to create, distribute, and download -- no professional equipment is required
• new podcasts are auto-downloaded
• can restrict podcasts to students enrolled in the course
• power of audio over text -- students can listen and learn while walking, riding, waiting in line, etc

the disadvantages are:

• entire file is downloaded to students' computer/device
• need sufficient bandwidth to download the podcasts in a timely fashion
• limited usefulness for hearing impaired people
• no interactivity -- audience cannot participate, etc.
• intellectual property issues

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