So...what have I learned about video podcasting?

I just finished posting my very amateurish video podcast to my CT870 web site. I have put in many, many hours on this project, but am not too happy with the outcome. I have realized that to have an awesome video podcast, I need to create all of the photos myself, to begin with, in order to have the tight shots one needs when posting shots of people. The photos that are zoomed in on the subjects are the most interesting. I only panned in and out on the photos; going side to side would have made for more variety, but I didn't see that I had that option in iMovie. The next time I would definitely hire someone else to do the voiceover, as some people have a "made for TV" voice and some people don't. I am one of those that don't! There's a lot I need to learn about the audio, how to finesse it...at any rate, this is my first attempt, and I have acquired a great deal of knowledge, enough to lure some students into this world of podcasting, so they can take it and run with an idea. Isn't that the point?

iMovie Tutorial with Pictures!

This web site is a great tool for anyone who wants to use iMovie and could benefit from visuals to speed up the learning curve!

Wiki Political Wars - Post #9

On CNN on Sunday, April 13, an article showing the battle of supporters on candidates' wiki pages was presented - supporters are editing information to support their view of events. This has made for extra vigilance and correction on the part of Wiki supervisors to keep the content as objective as possible. Checking this out on Google led me to reports of a series of Wiki Wars. Check it out!

Motivational Tip - Post #8

We talked about motivation in class, and I came across this article on motivating adults. In a nutshell, motivation to complete a task/class/project is enhanced when the students believe they can do it, not matter the difficulty level. In order to convince students of their capability, prior students who have completed the task/class/project present their accomplishments as models of success, or the instructor gives documentation to the students from former successful students. This seems to enhance motivation...just the belief that if so and so did it, so can I!