Drop.io as a Podcasting Tool?

Probably not, but it is a cool idea, and it could be used for a short podcasting messaging system for a class. Drop.io advertises itself as simple private exchange.
Drop.io enables you to create simple private exchange points called “drops.” The service has no email signup and no “accounts.” Each drop is private, and only [...]

Another Great Podcasting Resource

When I was in San Antonio, TX a few weeks ago for the ELI Annual Meeting, we had a very enthusiastic participant in our audience during our presentation: Your 2.0 Life: Models and Methods to Meet Learners’ Needs in a Technological Age (Innovative Practice). I was discussing how students in an online course commented that [...]

Created a Slidecast of Podcasting Presentation

I presented the first of four podcasting presentation today at GateWay Community College. Today’s presentation was an informational session/discussion about the theory and practice of podcasting in education. I shared the information I have presented on the wiki and lead a brief discussion. Hopefully, participants left with a better understanding of what podcasting is, how [...]

Embedding Audio in Your CMS or Website

Most faculty don’t really consider how their podcasts are received by students. I’m not talking about whether students like the podcast or not. I’m talking about the process a student goes through to listen to the podcast. Does she have to subscribe to the podcast to listen to them? Does she have to download a [...]

Podcasting Series: Spring 2008

I’m doing the podcasting series again this semester. If you haven’t signed up for 1 or all 4, do so right away. They are filling up:
Getting Started with Podcasting
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Click to Register
GateWay Community College, Room MA2128, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Click to Register
Estrella Mountain Community [...]

Use a Teleprompter When Creating Your Podcast

I’m using more “studio” created podcasts these days, replacing the long, boring class recording I was making my hybrid and online students listen to. I’m finding that students are liking these better because they are short and to the point, cutting out all the chatter and adding things that go on in a lecture. I [...]

Updates Coming Soon

I’ve been on a podcasting posting hiatus, but I will return to blogging about podcasting this week. Yay!  I already have lots of good stuff to share, so stay tuned.