Xstream Productions is proud to inform you on the state of the art technology of podcasting.  Basically it’s simple: Podcasting is syndicated feeds of information that are sent to subscribers.  There are several ways of podcasting but we believe that video podcasting is the most effective way to communicate your information.  Video podcasting will allow you or your company to visualize exactly what it is that you are conveying.

With the right equipment (digital video camera, internet, computer, and portable electronic mp4 device) you can have the ability to send and receive video podcasts.  Simply record a video of what you would like to send and save it on your computer as a MPEG 4, then create an RSS feed and distribute it to a podcast directory where you would like to receive the message.

Warning!  Podcasts do have some negative effects on the environment.  For example, the recent decline of the honey bee population has been associated with electronic frequencies that are emitted by portable electronic devices such as those that receive podcasts.  Another environmental issue is the increase of electronic waste that cannot be recycled because of the high demand for podcasting devices.

Caution!  Negative social effects are also rampant.  Instead of face to face instruction employees are often required to download instruction.  This leaves little room for human regard.  Some employees are also faced with lengthy instruction and no ability to ask questions which leaves plenty of room for error.

There are positive effects of podcasting!  First of which is the obvious, saving money.  Businesses can benefit by getting the same message across to their whole workforce with the click of a button by podcasting.  This also will save printer ink, paper, and lots of man hours.

Another positive effect of podcasting is in the school system.  Teachers are able to send recorded lessons to students that can replay what they need to learn as many times as they need to do so.  Students are also becoming quite proficient with computers and software because of this recent trend, which is fundamental for their electronic futures.

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·       Ian O’Brien-Website Manager

·       Brandon Harrison-Research Coordinator

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