While checking out some information to include in my Blog on Podcasts, I stumbled across this informative site on podcasting for bloggers about learning to podcast:
http://onlinebusinesszen.com/2011/podcasting-for-bloggers-learning-to-podcast-part-1/
Podcasts can be created about any subject and can include sound effects and music to enhance the experience. The following video provides 'podcasting in plain English':
http://vimeo.com/926896
The format can be commentary, interview, drama, etc. (Anything that can be recorded.) The following video provides a great summary of podcasting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQFKNcdCdLM
They are easy to create and post, so anyone can do it. The following youtube video provides a great tutorial on podcast creation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hrBbczS9I0
Podcasts can be a great learning tool, incorporated into lesson plans, both through the creation of a pod cast and through incorporating existing podcasts as content. As a content source, the internet provides limitless resources. Here are a couple of sites that contain directories of podcasts.
This link is to NPR podcasts.
http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_directory.php
This link to Pod O Matic provides a great directory of podcasts along with resources to develop and distribute podcasts.
http://www.podomatic.com/login
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Blog on Wikis
Wikis are collaborate spaces that are usually associated with user-created encyclopedia-like collection of information and ideas.
The graph below identifies how wikis are used. (As you can see, encyclopedias are but a small segment of wiki use.)
This graph is from the following website:
According to the website, "managing classroom information" fell into the "other" category. Hopefully, since this poll was compiled back in March, 2008, classroom use has expanded. In teaching practice, wikis can be used as collaborative spaces for student group assignments, teacher sharing spaces, class or school posting areas, student portfolios, etc.
The graph below identifies how wikis are used. (As you can see, encyclopedias are but a small segment of wiki use.)
This graph is from the following website:blogs.atlassian.com/.../03/how_do_you_use.html
According to the website, "managing classroom information" fell into the "other" category. Hopefully, since this poll was compiled back in March, 2008, classroom use has expanded. In teaching practice, wikis can be used as collaborative spaces for student group assignments, teacher sharing spaces, class or school posting areas, student portfolios, etc.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Blog on Blogs 2
In my blog-re-search I found another interesting link:
Is your Blog SEO Friendly?
The article discusses how to attract people to view/comment on your blog by maximizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) through the use of keywords, customizing your URL (to include keywords) and making sure there is sufficient 'copy' in what you write to have words to 'search'. It is also an excellent example of a blog, with good information, graphics, links and even an 'ad.'
It was part of the Blog Marketing Journal, a blog that "discusses all aspects of blog marketing, blog SEO, and blog marketing tips.
Is your Blog SEO Friendly?
The article discusses how to attract people to view/comment on your blog by maximizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) through the use of keywords, customizing your URL (to include keywords) and making sure there is sufficient 'copy' in what you write to have words to 'search'. It is also an excellent example of a blog, with good information, graphics, links and even an 'ad.'
It was part of the Blog Marketing Journal, a blog that "discusses all aspects of blog marketing, blog SEO, and blog marketing tips.
Blog on Blogs
Blogging should inform, provide opinion, references, and invite discussion.
Blogging should be more than random ramblings.
When I was searching for an appropriate graphic to capture this comment, I stumbled upon an article: "Writing a Blog as Medicine"
In addition to having a cartoon that illustrates 'random ramblings.' I also found an article that provides an example of a blog that expresses an opinion, provides information and includes discussion inspired by the post. Including a graphic in the form of a cartoon was a plus and led me to the blog.
As a note in my blogging progression, I also successfully inserted a picture/graphic and a link into my initial blog on blogs.
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