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Blogs & Podcasts in Higher Education
Mike Ho Dr. Jennifer Spink Strickland
Paradise Valley Community College
For a copy of this presentation:http://eport.maricopa.edu/
In this session:
• Learn about how new media technologies are having an impact within Higher Education
• Learn about how blogs, podcasts, are being used by PVCC
• Resources available to get started
Past Student Life WebsitesPast Student Life Websites
Traditional websites are:• “Static”
– Difficult to maintain• HTML
– Programmer(s) required• Impossible to personalize
– Governed by web standards
Today’s WebToday’s Web
• Email is insufficient• People are active participants with the web
– Everyone has a contribution
• Conversational/social• Software is free and publicly available• Blogs and podcasting becoming more
common
What is a Blog?What is a Blog?
• Web based• Articles in posted in reverse chronological order• Browser-based tools for updating the blog• Can include text, images, audio, video• Usually one author but can have multiple authors• Usually support commenting• Usually offers an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed• Can be very search-engine friendly
“Dan Karleen ([email protected])NAGAP 2006April 2006”
Anatomy of a Blog EntryAnatomy of a Blog Entry
Blog Entry TitleDate Stamp
Permalink
Comments
Blog entry content
“Barely Tenured”“The Chronicles of Dr. Crazy”“The Cranky Professor” “Thoughts, Arguments and Rants” “Invisible Adjunct”
Getting Started with BlogsGetting Started with Blogs
• Practice with one of the free blogging programs– www.blogger.com
– www.wordpress.com
– http://Eport.maricopa.edu
• Meet with your webmaster.
What is Podcasting?What is Podcasting?
A method of publishing audio broadcasts via the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed of new files (usually MP3s).
What is Podcasting?What is Podcasting?• Podcasting enables independent producers to create self-
published, syndicated “radio shows.”
• Listeners may subscribe to feeds using "podcatching" software, which periodically checks for and downloads new content automatically.
• Any digital audio player or computer with audio-playing software can play podcasts.
College Radio Vs. PodcastingCollege Radio Vs. Podcasting
Radio• Mostly Music• Requires studio from which to
broadcast• Live Broadcast• Accessible by radio or desktop
computer
Podcasting• Mostly Talk• Requires webserver to store
audio files• Pre-recorded Content• Accessible by computer but
usable by PC, MAC, iPod, Mp3 Players, or PDA
RSSRSS• Really Simple Syndication
– The technology of RSS allows Internet users to subscribe to websites that have provided RSS feeds; these are typically sites that change or add content regularly.
• Podcatchers: Programs to download RSS Feeds– iTunes– iPodder– Mozilla or Netscape 8.0 Browsers
“ESPNews”“NPR: All Songs Considered ”“Ebert and Roeper” “The Ricky Gervais Show” “PVCC Student Life Podcast”
5 Things Every Podcaster Needs 5 Things Every Podcaster Needs to Get Startedto Get Started
1) A Concept
2) Desktop Microphones
3) Recording and Editing Software
4) Content
5) Hosting Space
Item #1: A ConceptItem #1: A Concept
• Who is the target audience? Students? Faculty? Staff? The Community?
• What is the purpose?• Who will be involved?• How often will these be produced?• What types of items will be featured?
Item #2: Desktop MicrophoneItem #2: Desktop Microphone
• Plugs directly into the microphone port.
• $10.00 at Office Max
Item #2: Desktop MicrophoneItem #2: Desktop Microphone
• Consider a Y Audio Splitter
• $3.00 at Radio Shack
Item #3: Item #3: Recording and Editing SoftwareRecording and Editing Software
• Freeware: Audacity
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
• “How-To” Guide in mcli Forum Newsletter Volume 9, Spring 2005
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/forum/
Item #3: Item #3: Recording and Editing SoftwareRecording and Editing Software
– Creating an Mp3 file• Keep bit rate small for faster downloads• Typical Mp3 is 128kb/second• Reduce to 80kb/s or less for voice
recordings
Item #4: ContentItem #4: Content• Interviews with faculty, sta
ff, student leaders
• Public service announcements
• Upcoming campus events
• Sound clips from visiting performers
Item #4: Content TipsItem #4: Content Tips• Interviews: Provide questions to interviewees in
advance ESPECIALLY STUDENTS.
• Music: Use Royalty Free Music– Royalty Free Music.com
http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/free-music-loops.html
– Opuzzhttp://www.opuzz.com
Item #5: Hosting SpaceItem #5: Hosting Space
At PVCC, our podcasts can be found on our
Student Life Weblog.
Item #5: Hosting SpaceItem #5: Hosting Space
Skagit Valley College uses Blogger.com
http://svcpodcasts.blogspot.com/
Item #5: Hosting SpaceItem #5: Hosting Space
• iTunes University: http://www.apple.com/education/solutions/itunes_u/
You’ve Created a Podcast. You’ve Created a Podcast. Now What?Now What?
• How will your audience know your podcast exists?– Icon on the college’s homepage
– Welcome Week Information Cards
– Word of Mouth
– Thomson-Peterson’s College and University Feed Directoryhttp://directory.edufeeds.com/
– Table Tents Near All Public Access Computers
Opportunities: Student Engagement
• Inform Students About Campus Events
• Help Students “Meet” Faculty and Staff Members as well as other students
• Supplemental Education for Classrooms
Opportunities: Student Recruitment
• Target Populations– Online Students– English Language Learners– Athletes– Performing Arts Students
• Orientation Sessions– For Students Unable to Attend Traditional Orientation– Senior Night
Communicate
Share
Develop community
Self Expression
Learning
Marketing
Influence
Why Blog and Podcast?Why Blog and Podcast?
Why Blog and Podcast?Why Blog and Podcast?
• Economical way to create a new, personalized
communications channel on and off the website
• They can help demystify the college life
• Many students have their own blogs
What’s NextWhat’s Next
• Videopodasting/Photocasting• Moving from “Message Board” to
Interactive Media• iTunes University