making my first podcast!

i have to say it was a very fun experience. the hardest part was getting everyone around me to be quiet so i could record. oh, another hard part was getting the images i wanted to look exactly like i wanted them to. the dialog and music was easy...once i decided what i wanted to use. putting everything in a powerpoint to pull from, and writing the dialog in the notes section made it very easy to follow my podcast and time it right. the editing did take a while. and it was a drag having to re-record a section, actually many sections because someone decided to send a fax right then, and forget how to use the machine! or how about someone screaming across the room instead of just calling them on the telephone. or the door slamming, or the phone ringing, or the silly humidifier starting and stopping like a big diesel rig. but all in all, it was a great experience, and i wouldn't mind producing, directing, editing, and starring in another podcast.

You can view your learning at your leisure!

By offering participants the ability to customize their learning to suit their lifestyle, we will inevitably reach more people. The idea really appeals to me to put handouts and powerpoint in the form of PDFs on an RSS feed and downloaded directly to an iPod. Learners can engage in learning in little bits while on the go. Learning can also be made "enjoyable" by adding short tunes or songs to help keep students engaged. An important issue to consider is the instructor's ability to create podcasts in a timely manner that will meet their objectives and keep the learner engaged.