How do I use podcasts or audio assignments in Perusall?

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To add a podcast to your course, go to Course home > Library > Add > Podcast and choose the source:

  • Searchable podcast directory
  • RSS feed URL
  • Direct MP3 file link
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Searching the directory

To search the directory, simply enter a few search terms, find the podcast, and then select an episode to add to your library.
an image showing the 2 step process of searching for a podcast and then selecting a specific episode

 

Using RSS feed URLs

To find the RSS feed URL, visit the podcast's website. Look for an RSS link or an icon that looks like this:

podcast links: NPR One, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Spotify, and RSS.

How to add the episode:

  1. Copy the RSS link from the podcast website.

  2. Paste the link into Perusall.

  3. Select the specific episode you want to use, and click OK to add it to your course library.

Tip: If the RSS feed URL isn't easy to find, the get rss feed website is a handy tool. Just paste in the podcast's homepage, and it will attempt to find the feed URL automatically.

Using a direct link to an MP3 file

If you already have a direct link to an MP3 file containing the audio you would like to add, simply paste in that URL, and the audio will automatically be added to your course library.

To learn more about closed-captions, see accessibility for videos and podcasts.

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