Webcast Academy

Hello, I am Erika Cruvinel, a brazilian teacher who has been trying to learn how to stream for over a year. I joined the Webcast Academy last year, but the most I could do was to record one end of a Skype call. So please give me one more chance to learn more about webcasting. I promise to try harder this time!

 

I used Audacity for the first time - not too hard once you know what all the icons mean. I tend to be a hands on person who tries things out and then reads. Speaking of reading - I had taken a holiday from reading blogs - I was water-blogged - couldn't take anything in anymore. But this has revitalized me and I have started reading again. I am very excited about this course and this group of people. Now - to find everyone's blogs and start more reading.

Made with Audacity

A very boring recording. A good example of someone (me) not putting her mic in the right place to avoid breathing sounds. I'm sure Jeff will cover this topic (I am a prime offender) in a later lesson.

Hi everyone

I do believe I finally found my way around! At least I've managed steps 1-3: setting up Audacity, recording and uploading!! Hurray!!!! 

Hi Wonderful People,

It is wonderful to be involved in the webcast academy! Thanks to Susan and Cheryl who invited me along when I showed interest in an Aussie EdTech Show.

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Hi everyone. Welcome to Webcast Academy Class 2.2!  It was a fast moving exciting first class. Please excuse the variations in sound. I'm actually having some troubleshooting problems with my sound and tried to even it out a little. I'll be looking for ideas and help from you too!

This week's assignments:

• record, edit, and post your 2 minute intro
• record a two-way telephony call, edit it and post
• join the Class of 2.2 skype group chat
• Also, download your streaming software of choice and make sure it "goes."

Relevant screencasts:

• How to participate in group skype chat
• How to post audio (introduction and other assigments)
• How to participate in a worldbridges Live, Interactive Webcast
• Two Audacity Screencasts  - #1 and #2
  
• Recording both ends of a telephony call in Windows
• Recording both ends of a telephony call in Mac 
• Setting up Nicecast and Skype Preferences in Mac
  
• How to Set-up a USB Headset for Mac Skype & Nicecast
  

If you have questions, please check the Book of Webcasting and the FAQ.  If you don't see any answers there, please post  your questions to the Forums.  Don't be concerned that it's a 'stupid' question. Posting (and answering) any and all questions helps make the Academy resources more complete   Please post any reflections to your blog.

MOST OF ALL - go to EdTechTalk and participate  in shows this week. This is the way you will get used to listening, chatting and learning all at once! AND post to the Webcast Academy Forums! Have a great week playing!

Chat Log Below

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And we're off!

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This time is for good. One year ago I started, one year later I'm here for this immersion in the Webcasting world. 

I've already recorded my intro with Audacity and have been playing around with recording. Finally, I was successful, but I want to record something exciting with the gang, Cris, Mary, Erika.

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Dear all,

It's a great pleasure to be with you here. I've been here before as an intern, but due to time constraints I was not ready at the time to find my way through streaming! Now, I'm ready to dive in.

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Hi everyone from the 2.2 group. I'm sorry I couldn't attend (was busy dreaming of sugarplums :-)), and I saw on the list that there are a number of people I already know!

I'm Illya from the USA, and would like to continue this introduction with audio once I figure it out. 

At the moment I'm busy getting lost in the book and all the links. I can't seem to find the screencast (camtasia?) from Jeff showing how you can record using Audacity. I know I saw it there somewhere. Could anyone help me out?  I also think I'm supposed to get a mentor.

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First you add 'webcastacademy' as a skype contact.  You will then be added to the skype chat within a few hours.
Then take a look at this screencast for some pointers.
http://www.screencast.com/t/TnPDoVVh15_

Hello,

This is my introduction for Webcast Academy 2.1 First the download Introduction

Flash player attempt # 1.

Welcome Class of 2.2

I totally missed the first class and see many are already doing a fantastic job! I am willing to help any who ask and admit to knowing less than nothing 

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Hi, My name is Jose Rodriguez.  I am a third grade teacher in Los Angeles, CA (USA).  I also teach adult ESL at night school.  I have been part of the Edtechtalk community for the last year or so.  I recently started webcast on edtechalk;  It's Elementary with Lisa Durff, Maria Knee and Alice Mercer.  I am looking forward to becoming a webcaster building my Personal Learning Network these next few weeks.  

Jose Rodriguez 3rd Grade Teacher, Adult ESL; It's Elementary Webcast 

What an amazing first session with Cheryl, Susan and Jeff. I don't think I've ever had so many windows open at once and the chatroom was just humming!  So many awesome connections made today. 

I hope I've uploaded my introduction correctly!

 

Hi everyone! I am Cheryl Lykowski from Michigan. I am an elementary school teacher and I am working on my Master's degree. I begin my thesis research this August in International Collaboration. I am excited to be a part of this internship and I cannot wait to start connecting, collaborating, and learning!

this is my second attempt!

we'll see - i may not have adjusted prefs correctly.

hey looks like it's working yippee