On podcasts

The development of digital technologies at the beginning of the 21st century opened the way to new forms of knowledge and information transfer, and podcast technology stood out among them. The term podcast itself first appeared in 2004 as a combination of the words iPod (Apple's device introduced in 2001) and broadcast, which denoted a new form of communication channel based on the distribution of audio and video over the Internet.

Unlike traditional radio broadcasting, podcasting gives users complete control: they can choose what they want to listen to or watch, at a time and place that suits them best. This has proven to be extremely adaptable to modern educational practices.

Technologically speaking, a podcast is based on three key components: content recording, publication via RSS technology and distribution through digital platforms and devices. As a medium that works asynchronously, it brings flexibility, simplicity and wide availability, which makes it very suitable for both formal and informal education.