First I downloaded iTunes to my computer, which is an old one, and took about 40 minutes. I started to download Juice, but my computer said it was "unknown" source, so I cancelled it. I just finished the annual security training for the community college system, and it warned about downloading unfamiliar software, so I hesitated to do so. I subscribed to The Writer's Almanac podcast from NPR through iTunes. I have enjoyed listening to it on the car radio off and on for years, but wasn't always in the car or at home when it was broadcast on the local PBS station. Now I won't miss any of them; I can listen to it when I have 5 minutes each day. I have discovered new authors and poets through this broadcast. On The Writer's Almanac's web site, it told how to subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or other generic podcast subscriptions; it didn't refer to it as an RSS feed, but that is what it would be by subscribing to receive it every day. I had never listened to a podcast before, so this like so many of the 23 Things, is a first for me.
I listened to some of the other podcasts, but some of them did not say how long they were. I only listened to some of the longer podcasts. I was surprised to see how many there were in the education field. I can see where this would be helpful for students too, so will keep it in my arsenal of places to do research.
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