The Aftermath

Today was productive but not complete. Tariq and I recorded about half of the inaugural address. We also were able to finish all of the questions and I'm very happy with our selection of questions. I feel that if a student can answer them they will have a true understanding of the reading.

Questions for the Podcast

What does JFK request of adversary nations?

What was the date this speech was given?

What has outpaced the instruments of peace according to JFK?

What are the 4 common enemies of man?

How long does JFK believe it will take to accomplish his goals?

The Speech

Today is the second to last day in class but if it snows on friday, I doubt we'll be in the computer lab the following tuesday. Knowing this we have a great deal of work to get done today. We still have to record the JFK speech, come up with 5 questions, and make sure that it is all done in a timely manner.

I expect it all to go over well but everything needs to be completed first. Today will be a very big day for the podcasting project.

Round 2 is over

Okay, so I was right about remembering most of the things we learned about podcasting last week.b Today Tariq and I recorded our introduction to JFK's inaugural address on podomatic. In fact by the time you see this post it should be appearing in the rss feed that was installed just a few minutes ago.

Next week we should be able to get start the process of spilting the speech in two and reading it.

Podcasting Round 2

Coming back in to the lab with the extended break of a snow break should not be difficult. My partner is in today so I feel a little less pressure with making sure if we do a recording everything won't be left to me.

I remembered most of the things we learned last week and shouldn't have any trouble using podomatic this time around. After grading my own lesson plan with the rubric I'm really not sure as to what my grade will be for it because I personally felt I could have added more during the assessment. Though I do believe that I remembered a great deal from aims because I did add a special needs modification though it doesn't appear to be required.

Podcast Success

http://trenfield.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-12T07_19_31-08_00

Today I did my first in class blog and I actually learned some useful things in class. Working with podomatic was fun and easy to do. It allowed us to record, upload, and host the podcast fast than it took to record the 10 second clip. I ended up checking out the cost for a pro account because it is definitely something that I would like the radio station to use.

The headset I used to record was very comfortable and actually better than some of the stuff I've had to use in the past. The microphone was able to pick up even pen taps on the desk. I think I'm one of the few people that don't mind the heat in the room because this room and the radio station share the same broken air conditioner.

It seems like i'm going to get a great deal of stuff out of this course that not only relates to education but things I can use to help out the station and myself.

Day 1 of Podcasting

Today we are probably going to get a brief introduction to podcasting with the set-up we have in the computer lab. I can see is going over how we will use the material and perhaps a dry run of how we will use the equipment.

Podcasting should be interesting because I have prior experince working with the WSPC Radio station just next door from the classroom. Podcasting is essentially a recording that one does which is then uploaded for anyone to download and listen to. The overall purpose of doing this in a class room setting is to get students involved and let them not just create something with what they have learned but to learn outside the classroom.

Podcasting

Tariq Jackson and I will be working together on podcasting an introduction and brief summary on former President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address he delivered January 20, 1961.