“A podcast is a collection of digital media files which is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and personal computers. The term, like "radio", can refer either to the content itself or to the method by which it is syndicated; the latter is also termed podcasting. The host or author of a podcast is often called a podcaster.
The term "podcast" is... the acronym "Pod" – standing for "Portable on Demand" – and "broadcast". The iPod name was coined with Pod, prefixed with the "i" commonly used by Apple for its products and services. The first podcasting scripts were developed for the iPod (see history of podcasting). These scripts allow podcasts to be automatically transferred to a mobile device after they are downloaded.[1]
Though podcasters' web sites may also offer direct download or streaming
of their content, a podcast is distinguished from other digital media formats
by its ability to be syndicated, subscribed to, and downloaded automatically
when new content is added, using an aggregator or feed reader capable of
reading feed formats such as RSS or Atom.”
-Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting
Essentially, what this means is that Podcasts are files (text, graphics, audio or video) that are listed on an RSS feed. They are used by the Department of Recreation & Sports Services to inform the University community of upcoming events or activities.
RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication". It allows you to stay informed by retrieving the latest content from sites that you are interested in. It is used by news agencies, universities and many other organizations that have constantly changing information. For more detailed information visit http://www.whatisrss.com/.
By subscribing to Recreation’s Podcast you will be automatically notified every time new content is posted. This eliminates the need to check the website as often for important information or program offerings.
Visit http://www.uwf.edu/recreation
Locate the RSS Feed indicator 
Click on the Feeds (J) button.
Select the link that says "Subscribe to this Feed".
You will receive a note
that you have successfully subscribed to this feed! From now on when you
visit the Recreation website,that Feeds (J) icon will only be orange when there is new content.
However, by subscribing this way you will not receive an automatic notification
of new Podcasts.
Visit http://www.podcastalley.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=108 and select
the appropriate link for your operating system (i.e. Windows,
Macintosh, etc.).
Select a Podcast Aggregator from the list (Juice, formally
iPodder, is a good choice). Follow the download instructions
on the screen.
To subscribe to Recreation’s Podcast, enter http://www.uwf.edu/recreation/Podcasts/recreation.xml
in the URL field.
No, you do not have to have an iPod to view the Podcasts. All you need is an internet-enabled device so you can download the Podcasts to your PC, laptop or other electronic device.
Contact the Webmaster at jbrian@uwf.edu for more assistance.
