As I’ve previously mentioned AudioBoo is a service that makes podcasting and audio blogging a snap. Here’s my quick demonstration.
Your “boo” (That’s what they call your audio file) will be uploaded to your AudioBoo profile. You can take a look at my profile page to get an idea of what this will be like.
Now you can listen to the “boo” that you just watched me make.
Our kids and I have recently been playing around with AudioBoo. It’s an iPhone app that makes podcasting and audio blogging a snap. Several people encouraged me to start using it back in the Spring when I was at Podstock. I dismissed the idea because 1) I didn’t have an iPhone and 2) I didn’t really think it would be THIS easy!!! Don’t make the same mistake I did. Take a look at AudioBoo, now. Here’s an overview.
Tom Barrett, developed the below presentation. It is full of strategies and tips for effectively integrating VoiceThread with teaching and learning.
Miguel Guhlin has once again pushed my thinking. This time its about the issue of personal content that K-12 teachers post online. I’ve spent a lot of time researching, thinking about and discussing this topic, but it struck me that this issue is actually a lot hairier than I’ve previously realized. There are a lot of different aspects that need to be considered.
Here are a few points from Miguel’s post. I encourage you to consider each question twice asking yourself Do.. the first time and Should… the second time.
Rather than commenting on the discussion at this point, I hope to further it by asking a few more questions.
I’m teaching a special topics seminar this summer for graduate students (3 hours graduate credit). The topic will be Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 Technologies. While we’ll consider common trends and issues and survey many of the popular tools and services related to Web 2.0, the heart of the course will be learning to effectively integrate Web 2.0 technologies and principles with teaching and learning. The focus will be on K-12 education but accommodations can be made for individuals from other fields (health, corporate, military, higher education, etc.).
I’m very excited about this class. I taught the course in Summer 2008 and we learned a lot and had a blast! You can view the ebook (authored by the graduate students) and other course materials that emerged from the 2008 Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 class to get an idea of what this class will be like.
In keeping with the principles of Web 2.0 I encourage the participation of everyone with an interest or expertise in this topic. You may contribute to the discussion and fun by using the following tag/keyword: idt7078. Be on the lookout for ways (Ustream, Skype, Twitter, Plurk, etc.) to informally participate with us. I would certainly consider making it possible for those wishing to enroll in the course and participate from a distance, too.
Using Web 2.0 Tools to Create a Global Classroom Experience
Kristy Conger and Clif Mims
Instructional Technology Conference
The term Web 2.0 is certainly a popular buzzword. Other than hype, what do Web 2.0 tools really have to offer? Is it possible for educators to effectively use these tools to engage learners? Kristy will share specific tools and strategies we’ve found successful in hopes that these will help you begin implementing Web 2.0 technologies in your courses.
Presentation notes and resources
The Ustream will go live at 11:00 AM CST. Join us!
I’m a big, big fan of Diigo. I appreciate that I can save and share bookmarks, highlight and leave comments on webpages, annotate resources, host and participate in groups and forums on particular topics, message and interact with friends and colleagues, and much more. It’s a very big component of my personal learning network (PLN). I’m also impressed and pleased that the Diigo founders and employees listened to its community of teacher-users and developed Diigo for Educators (More fondly referred to as EduDiigo). Here are some thoughts about about why teachers and learners might use Diigo.
I started a new group dedicated to the topic of design and development. I invite everyone with an interest/expertise in the topic to become an active member.
FYI, consider joining these other groups that started, too.
I encourage everyone to take a look at Diigo’s services and consider taking advantage of it. Please feel free to friend me because, as I frequently say, “Together we learn more.”
The event will be Ustreamed and presentation notes and resources will be shared on this wiki.
The Advanced Learning Center is pleased to sponsor the following Faculty Development Sessions on Student Success during the fall semester.
Collaboration in a Web 2.0 World
November 18, 2008, 11:30 AM CST – 1:30 PM CST
FedEx Institute, Room 226 (drinks and dessert will be provided)
Are you interested in learning more about Web 2.0 applications for collaboration and professional networking? This session will be presented by University of Memphis faculty using Web 2.0 in teaching and learning, including Dr. Clif Mims, Assistant Professor, Instructional Design & Technology and Dr. Trey Martindale, Associate Professor of Instructional Design & Technology, and will provide effective uses of current Web 2.0 technologies that demonstrate collaboration and student engagement. Join us for an open discussion with other faculty members from across the campus. (Source: Advanced Learning Center Announcement)
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“James Surowiecki
pinpoints the moment when social media became an equal player in the world of news-gathering: the 2005 tsunami, when YouTube video, blogs, IMs and txts carried the news — and preserved moving personal stories from the tragedy.”
Wouldn’t it be fun to sit and talk with Surowiecki and Clay Shirky at the same time?!
