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What is a Podcast?

Something new has come to the ILEA webpage!

According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, a podcast is "a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player," but the generally accepted definition has expanded to include video as well as audio. Originally derived from a combination of "broadcasting" and "iPod" the word was declared "word of the year" when it was added to the dictionary at the end of 2005.

The ILEA is now providing these "podcasts" as part of our on-going e-learning initiative.  They are free to download and will play on any computer equipped with audio software such as: Windows Media Player, iTunes, Win-amp, etc..  (Most of these programs are free downloads readily available on the web.)  The shows are in the mp3 format and should play on most portable devices, so you can take them with you and listen on the go.

Left click the title below to listen, or right click to download and save the latest installment:
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ILEA Podcast #003 - Release Date 2/20/08
"Instructor Certification & Instructor Development" - First up, ILEA Director of In-Service Training, Capt. Perry Hollowell discusses the LETB Instructor Certification process; then Lt. Lance Burris describes, in detail, the Academy's Instructor Development program.
Also includes another installment of the "Bonehead of the Day Award".
- Hosted by ILEA Information Specialist, Tim Underwood.  Running time: 26 min. ^{_{(Audio Only)
Written transcription of this program available here.}}

ILEA Podcast #002 - Release Date 1/11/08
"Physical Fitness" - ILEA Staff Instructor, Lt. Tom Moore talks about the Academy's fitness training program and gives advice on staying in shape.  Learn how you can prepare for the ILEA Basic Course fitness entrance and exit standards!  Let's get fit!
Also included in this episode is the "Bonehead of the Day Award".
- Hosted by ILEA Information Specialist, Tim Underwood.  Running time: 37 min. ^{_{(Audio Only)}}

ILEA Podcast #001 - Release Date 12/14/07
"Basic Student Orientation" - Basic Course Commander, Capt. Mark Bridge talks about what to expect on your first day at the ILEA! We'll also hear from a few Basic students and get some inside information on Academy life.  Then stick around for the "Bonehead of the Day Award".
- Hosted by ILEA Information Specialist, Tim Underwood.  Running time: 30 min. ^{_{(Audio Only)}}

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