What a week. It started out with a Sunday and skipped right away to Thursday at 9:06 p.m. local which is 7:36 a. m. in Afghanistan. Every one in the course seems to be a week or two ahead of me. I get requests to check out their presentations (which I love to do) and my recording time slips away in chunks too small for me to record in anyway.
I learned over the years that a minute of great quality recording takes about an hour to produce. I also discovered how really hard it is to not look goofy on a web cam. I need more practice or more mood altering substances to make me look natural. I am thinking of doing out takes for the end of my pod cast if it doesn't turn into one big out take/laugh track inducing farce.
On another note, hmmmm, (that was Be sharp) I find it interesting to be working on a project that will serve a dual role. A podcast can be used in synchronous or asynchronous form. If a class contains repetitive material, an instructor can record it before hand and introduce it while taking role. If there are any students absent the material is there for them in an asynchronous form.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
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You're very last paragraph was something that I brought up on my interview. More schools need to understand how technology can help them do their jobs, and that it will never replace teachers.
Never say never...
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Kent,
You are hilarious. Blogs were made for people who write like you.
I always feel like I am behind the rest on these technology things, because there is so much to learn. But now, at school, I'm at least tangent.
When I was working on mine I too had no idea how long it would really take. The advantage is, that if you teach a course over and over again, once your done your done.
Hi Kent,
Great job on the podcast. Very interesting and what a great tool for elementary students.
I agree that I also felt behind when everyone started posting their presentations, and how difficult it is with podcasting. I used narration within a powerpoint and it took so long and still wasn't 100% error free.
Okay, you got over that hurdle. Feel good? And your feet are lookin' pretty normal. Spider bite all gone now? I will check out your project soon, I promise. Right now I am playing beat the clock, poor thing, trying to get as much done on time as I can.
I was glad to see you on Skype. You are the faithful one. I am ready to face this next week and try to get all caught up and feelin' fine again.
ttfn as we say in Skype town.
Rose Ann
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