NECC+2007+Presentation

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The following is a brief outline of the presentation agenda used during the Spotlight Session time at the National Educational Computing Conference in Atlanta, GA. Welcome to all session attendees who join this wiki. We presenters would love to have your comments and additional input into the resources we have compiled here for you.

__12:30 - 12:38__ • Introduce the topic • Explain that it's for beginners; assume "zero knowledge" • Introduce panelists [Larry & Lucy] • Agenda -- and who will cover which portion • Questions & comments will be taken at end of session. Further, attendees may submit questions for the panel by writing questions/comments on a sheet of paper and submitting them to Larry during the presentation [alternate: set up a wiki for the session and monitor input] • //__Update:__ Lucy Gray established this wiki, so she will take a few moments to explain to attendees how to find the wiki, how to use the wiki for information, and how to contribute to the wiki. Plus, she will inform attendees regarding the "shelf life" of this wiki.// • Any items not covered then and there will be answered by responding to an email address that the attendee provides to Larry
 * Opening**: [Larry (with Lucy assisting)] [8 mins]

__12:38 - 12:47__ • History (**verrry** brief); narrowcasting (rather than broadcasting); platform independent • Definition(s); terms/nomenclature (RSS; feed; syndication; XML; etc.) {others???} • Concept of //subscribing// • Terms: podcasts vs. episodes • Many forms of casting (podcast; enhanced podcast; video podcast; mobile podcasting solutions; maybe, photocast)
 * What is podcasting? //(Podcasting 101)//** [Julene, Tim, Dan] [9 mins]

__12:47 - 12:51__ • Show notes • Difference between an audioblog and a podcast • Blogs as conversations vs. Podcasts and audio comments • Collaborative weblogs vs. collaborative podcasts • Here are some blogging engines that can host podcasts: ~ Blogger -- [|http://www.blogger.com] ~ WordPress -- [|http://www.wordpress.com] ~ Class Blogmeister -- [|http://www.classblogmeister.com]
 * Relationship to blogs** [Steve] [4 mins]

__12:51 - 12:56__ • iTunes™ is most highly recommended • Examples from iTunes™ (interactive, perhaps) • How to find podcasts & episodes
 * Podcatchers** [Lucy, Cathleen] [5 mins]

__12:56 - 1:04__ • Project work and examples (quickly!!!) • //Emphasis:// value of podcasting and iPod as 21st Century learning tools (as well as 21st Century skills: collaboration, etc.)
 * Uses in student learning** [Dan, Cathleen, Tim] [8 mins]

__1:04 - 1:11__ • From simple to complex • Recommendations for starters • Mics, mixers, headphones, mic stands, digital recorders, ... • Unconventional equipment (phones, digital cameras, PDA's) • Make your own Pop Screen
 * Equipment required** [Dan, Steve, Larry] [7 mins]

__1:11 - 1:15__ • Mac solutions ~ GarageBand ~ Amadeus, Audacity, etc. • Windows solutions • Web-based (ex: Podomatic)
 * Software required** [Julene, Dan, Cathleen] [4 mins]

__1:15 - 1:19__ • Libsyn -- $5/mo. for 100 Meg storage/mo. No limit on bandwidth. Most popular host for podcasts. • iWeb • General hosting: Dreamhost & Bluehost. Approx $6 a month with two year purchase.
 * Hosting** [Larry, Steve] [4 mins]

__1:19 - 1:23__ • [|Including other sessions at NECC] • Premier podcasters at NECC who attendees should know (ex: Will Richardson, Bob Sprankle, Tim Wilson, Ted Lai, David Warlick) • //Education Podcast Network// ([|http://www.epnweb.org]) • Books by our peers: Dan Schmit; Ted Lai (others?) • [|Conference Connections] podcast
 * Resources/Where to learn more** [Lucy, Steve, others] [4 mins]

__1:23 - 1:25__ • Reminder: How to contact Larry for more info • Revisit wiki after NECC for updated/continuing info
 * Wrapup** [Larry] [2 mins]