Podcasts

Dan Schmit talked about Marshall McLuhan's idea about "the medium is the message" and how podcasts revolution how communication happens with many to one.  

Dan also talked about inputs, transformations, outputs, which also connects to systems theory.  

Inputs deal with drving questions and resources; transformations deals with collecting information/decisions; outcomes deals with articulating ones message;

Podcasting's future potential consist of: public relations tools, curricular supplement, professional development, course delivery, and academic expression.  

Podcasts create significance for students instead of jumping through hoops.

Voice>>Value>>Audience>>Purpose>>Mission>>Authenticity>>Experience>>Confidence>>

Voice

What makes a good podcasting activity:

1. Multifaceted- Professional technically, has roots in content

2. Identifies Audience- Adapts to it;

3. Planning/Scaffolding/Coaching

4. 80% Content Focus; 20% Production

5. Explore unique angles/perspectives

6. Weave a compelling stories

 

Create arguments using podcasts;

I like how we doesn't focus on the technology, but the big picture, which is what learning should be about as we progress.