Workshop Assumptions:
1. Participants will have prior experience with the WindowsXP and/or Macintosh OS X operating systems.
2. Participants should have a basic knowledge of web page creation and uploading files to servers.
3. Participants should have some knowlege of digital audio and how to create sound files.

Workshop Objectives:
1. Define and "demystify" the concepts of podcasting and RSS (Real Simple Syndication).
2. Provide an easy-to-follow checklist of the podcasting workflow.
3. Give a brief overview and demonstration of Apple iTune's podcasting and podcatching features.
4. Demonstrate how one can easily create a podcast using free software tools.
5. Discuss how other academic institutions are employing podcasts in higher education.

Instructional Outcomes:
1. Participants will have a basic understanding of podcasting and how to create a podcast.
2. Participants will be familiar with the Apple iTunes application and its significance for podcasting.
3. Participants will be aware of freely available software and online resources that aid in the creation of a podcast.
4. Participants will know about Virginia Tech's podcasting resources as well as how podcasts are affecting higher education around the country.