What is a Learncast?
     A learncast is by the Wikipedia definition, a portmanteau of the words learning and broadcasting. It is basically a podcast made up of a simple audio file. However, these audio files embrace the practice of delivering pedagogically sound instructional content or academic support content.
     Learncasting or "podagogy" means that students no longer need dread the early-morning slot and can listen at leisure on their MP3 players to lectures recorded by academic staff and distributed over the internet.
     The content of the podcasts will vary widely. Many are produced by teachers for student use and many are produced by students as part of a class project.

 Podcasting does not require an iPod or MP3 player.
  Most podcasts are audio files, however some may include photos or videos.
  All that is really necessary is a computer connected to the internet.

Do I have to own an iPod or similar MP3 player?
     No. You can enjoy the podcasts on a portable MP3 player. an iPod, or a computer.

What Audio format does LISD use?
     All LISD podcasts are available in .mp3 format and will work with virtually any computer audio player software or portable MP3 player.

How do I listen to learncasts?
     Simply right-click on the file link and Save the Target as. Save the audio file to your computer or to an iPod or MP3 player.