Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Chapter 8:Podcasting, Video and Screencasting and Live Streaming
Honestly, I have heard of internet radio and and Web television, but have not participated in listening or viewing.  With this, the average person without training can participate.  I can't see being successful unless the person has a lot of credibility or an unusual message.  Even though it's open to the masses it takes a certain amount of preparation in writing, editing and videotaping to get a piece that will attract viewers.  

I can see using it as a tool in the classroom to capture class presentations and skits to share with other classes or with parents. As a reading teacher, I can also see using it as an assessment tool for fluency.  I am emabarrased to say we have been using the old recorders (really an antique at this point.).  Students use to record their reading and track their growth in reading a particular piece.

I know I need some help from experienced podcasters as there seem to be so many steps involved and different equipment (I need microphnes and video equipt.).  I wonder if Dan Williams films the school news show with this software?  I will ask him. He's usually my technical go to guy anyway!  A few cites and tools mentioned to note are:
  • Educational Podcast Network
  • See Radio Willow Web from the Willowdale Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Coleycasts
  • Students Teaching Other Students
  • Audacity
  • Podomatic.com
  • Odeo.com
  • TeacherTube.com
  • parents
  • Jaycut.com
  • John Udell's  screencasting about Wikipedia
  • Jingproject.com
Oh...and Live Streaming...It's overwhelming....baby steps....deep breath....breath in...breath out....

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