Monday, June 27, 2011

Podcast

I created a podcast. It wasn't my first, but I spent a little more (okay a lot more) time on it than before. I used Garage Band and figured out how to add and align backup music and created an MP3. It was an interview and I recruited a volunteer to be the interviewee. It only took 6 tries to get it to a point that there is only 1 "umm". I am pretty happy with it. I uploaded it on Google, so I have a URL that I submitted for grading.

There is only one problem. For some reason I can't embed it in my website. I posted this question on the discussion board and one kind classmate sent me a link to a Youtube video that explains it perfectly. Unfortunately, it still doesn't work and I need a break from looking at it. I posted a followup question and am now waiting for a response.

That's the thing. There are great resources out their. One of the advantages of this kind of independent learning is that a lot of other learning happens along the way. For example, two of the "answers" that were sent to me (from questions that I asked on the discussion board) included a Youtube link. In addition to answering my question, I learned that smart people use Youtube to find answers.

But I must admit at times I would rather be spoon-fed (Sigh). I think I'll check the discussion board one more time to see if anyone has responded.

2 comments:

  1. I tried to open Garage Band for the first time since I have owned this computer (3 years). I had a hard time doing that, so I just downloaded Audacity for a Mac. It was much easier. You are right, there is a tremendous amount of information out there on how to do things. I am always asking questions on Google and get answers. But like you, sometimes it is nice to be spoon fed.

    As far as embedding your podcast to your website, did you use Google sites or PBWorks for your site? I know last year when I had my students create podcasts and tried to upload them to the Moodle server, it gave me a problem. I could not upload them as a podcast, but as a file. I know we can figure it out.

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  2. I am ready for spoon feeding as well. It took me hours upon hours to figure out how to import music in my podcast. The directions in the textbook were as unclear as unclear can be. :) Marlo

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