It is very clear to me that technology such as iPods and MP3 players along with technology has now empowered anyone who wants to have a new voice have one. I have watched many excellent podcasts which has redefined the "radio." I admit I feel like a "fish out of water" learning to embrace new paradigms. This past week, not only have I watched many podcasts, but watched tutorials and downloaded iTunes. I asked my daughter (tech generation) if she uses iTunes and of course she said yes Mom, and then I asked her if she has ever blogged, produced a podcast, used skype, flickr or audacity, her response was, "how much longer do you have this class?" Ha. Ha. ( or in instant messaging lingo, LOL) I am formulating some exciting ways to use this technology in my classroom! For any of you that is of the "old generation" and would like a few of the tutorials I watched here they are:
http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/
http://www.podcasting-tools.com/how-to-podcast.htm
http://radio.about.com/od/podcastin1/a/aa030805a.htm
Have fun, I am!
How true......about the young generation......but they need to realize we weren't born "old" and they indeed have not reinvented the wheel. We "old people" still have it "going on"! I love when my kids say "Mom, you don't get it", or "you don't understand"....yeah right, I was born in the afternoon, but not this afternoon. I, as well as other adults can keep up as well as the next young adult. It all depends on the person's motivation. You will learn, what you want to learn.......internet, web 2.0, and all. It's within EVERYONE'S reach.......if they dare to reach. Young ones......back off!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial. I'd be lost without tech savy classmates like you. Much appreciated.
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