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The Learning in Hand website has references and instructional materials for teachers on IPods, IPod Touch, and Podcasting along with other computer technologies. There are also examples of very creative podcasts created by students from around the world. [|[[http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasts.html] ]] This website is written by the Georgia College & State University (GCSU). It is a collection of information on how GCSU got started and how they are currently using IPod technology. This website has so many great ideas for implementing IPod technology in higher education. [|[[http://ipod.gcsu.edu/index.html] ]] [|[[http://info.gcsu.edu/intranet/cetl/podnovations.htm] ]] Peter Schmidt, a professor at Swarthmore College designed a literature course incorporating the use of student podcasts. The article reveals the Professor's overall aim, course design and scope, technology incorporation, lesson's learned and measured results. [|[[http://www.academiccommons.org/ctfl/vignette/using-student-podcasts-in-literature-classes]]] Socrates in Earpods?: The Ipodification of Education written by Tara Brabazon dives into the controversy of lectures and the use of Podcasting in higher education. [|[[http://www.uta.edu/huma/agger/fastcapitalism/2_1/brabazon.htm] ]] This paper written by Robert G. Brookshire of the University of South Carolina explores the experience of several universities in using the iPod in higher education classes. Examples are giving for professors thinking about using IPODs in their classrooms. [|[[http://www.osra.org/2007/papers/brookshire.pdf] ]] Invasion of the iPods, created by EDUCAUSE discusses the MP3 player phenomenon and its increasing impact on higher education. Through interviews with students, faculty, and administrators involved in Duke University’s iPod project, this EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition highlights the features and functionality of MP3 players, as well as their current and potential academic applications. This article is done in an mp3 format! [|[[http://www-cdn.educause.edu/sites/default/files/2005/10/PocketEdition001.mp3] ]] The Chronicle of Higher Education, written by Brock Read gives Advice on getting an institution's 'coursecasting' program off to a good start. [|[[http://chronicle.com/free/v53/i21/21a03201.htm] ]] Teaching Tip, Podcasting in Higher Education written by Sandy Chapman discuss a number of topics. Interesting topics include: Are podcasts emptying the classroom; Do they make attendance irrelevant; The pros and cons of podcasting; and Is podcasting a fad. [|[[http://tilt.colostate.edu/tips/tip.cfm?tipid=42] ]] Integrating podcasting into your classroom video gives suggestions on how to use podcasting in a classroom. [|[[http://vodpod.com/watch/174087-integrating-podcasting-into-your-classroom] ]] This website gives examples of podcasts that were created and used in a college environment. These files can be used as examples to other professors wanting to incorporate podcasting into their curriculum. feed:https://webcourses.niu.edu/webapps/lobj-podcast-bb_bb60/feed/GUI-20086-FACD-TRN-DMC-1/podcast.xml