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Online Communication to Foster Collaboration –
Blogs, Wikis, & Podcasts
Technology Applications Centerhttp://tac.nvcc.edu; [email protected]
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Wikis
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What Is a Wiki?
• A website where anyone can edit anything anytime
• Use “edit page” link to add content to website
• Wikipedia.org
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http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Wikiversity:Main_Page
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http://hybridbp.pbwiki.com/
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Why Use a Wiki?
• Provides ability to amass and publish wide-ranging tailor-made resource easily
• Can showcase Best Practices
• Fosters collaboration and interaction
• Provides means to publish online texts
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How Do I Get Started?• Use PB Wiki or JotSpot
For pbwiki, go to http://www.pbwiki.com
• Click View Demo
• Other free tools with free hosting & levels of permissions and access– SeedWiki – Wikicities
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Blogs
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What Is a Blog?• Easily created, updateable website that
allows author or authors to publish instantly to Internet from any connection
• Not built on static chunks of content
• Engages readers with ideas, questions, and links
Will Richardson. Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts. 2006
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http://tacupdates.blogspot.com/
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Why Use Blogs?• Promotes critical and analytical thinking
• Is medium for increasing access to quality information
• Combines solitary reflection and social interaction
• Extends classroom interaction beyond walls
• Provides means for online filing cabinet
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How Do I Get Started?
• Sign up for blog at Blogger
www.blogger.com
• Free & easy to use
• Can create as many blogs as you want
with levels of privacy
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How Can I Learn from Others Using Educator Blogs?
• Alan Levine http://www.nmc.org/blog/alan
• Anne Davis http://anne.teachesme.com
• Stephen Downes http://www.downes.ca/
• David Warlick http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/
• Tim Wilson http://technosavvy.org
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Podcasts
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What Is a Podcast?
• An audio or video file on the Internet that is delivered to a user’s computer or hand held device
• Is available on a subscription basis
NOTE: An Apple iPod is not required.
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Why Podcast?Easy method to share information with
students & colleagues
– Tech Tool Reviews – Video How-to Presentations – Discussions on Course-related Topics– Guest Speakers– Sharing and Commenting on Student
Work
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iTunesU: a gathering place for podcasts
iTunes U
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NOVA on iTunes U
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Where to Find Podcasts?• NOVA on iTunes U – • http://www.nvcc.edu/about-nova/itunesu/index.html
• iTunes Store
• Podcast Directories –
• http://www.ipodder.org/
• http://www.podcastalley.com/
• http://www.podcastdirectory.com/
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How Do I Listen to a Podcast?
• Subscribe.
• Use Podcatcher software known as aggregator.
• iTunes (most popular) or Doppler Radio http://www.dopplerradio.net/
• Podcast is available through RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed.
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What Hardware Is Needed to Create Podcast?
• A computer - either a PC or a Mac.
• PC – Pentium 4, 1 gig of space.
• A soundcard that features a mic-in jack.
• A microphone. Prices from $9 - $150.
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Recording Software
• PC or MAC – Audacity with LAME MP3 encoder – free, open-source http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
• MAC – GarageBand $79
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
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A Road Map to Your Podcast
1. Determine Audience
2. Define your Message
3. Develop script or outline
4. Assemble gear and equipment
5. Record
6. Edit
7. Convert to mp3
8. Publish and promote
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Legality Issues
• Beware of using licensed music.
• Use public domain or music under Creative Commons license.
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• Odeo http://www.odeo.com/
• Garageband http://www.garageband.com/
• Create your own music with Fruity Loops, Acid, or Garage Band (MAC)
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Podcast Search Tools
• ITunes Store
• Podcast Directories – – http://www.podcastalley.com/– http://www.podcastdirectory.com/
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Have fun podcasting!
• Email [email protected] if you need help.
• Visit http://tac.nvcc.edu/ for resources on podcasting.
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To get started
http://tac.nvcc.edu/podcasts/
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Share with a partner how blogs, wikis, or podcasting
will be useful to you.
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Print Resources
• Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for the Classroom by Will Richardson
• What No one Ever Tells You About Blogging and Podcasting by Ted Demopoulos