Faculty Options in Podcasting

Mary Alice Ball, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and George Weimer, University of Indianapolis

When?

Nov. 8, 2006 Noon-12:50 p.m. (Eastern Time); 11-11:50 a.m. (Central Time)

Where?

The conversations in this series are delivered via IHETS Interactive to multimedia meeting rooms and classrooms throughout the state. 

If your campus would like to become a host location, please contact Cheryl Denski (cdenski@ihets.org , 317.263.8984)

Session description:

Teachers may be intimidated when they imagine incorporating new Web technologies such as podcasting into their classes. Do the benefits outweigh the added work? What advantages may podcasting course content offer for the instructor and the student? The presenters will discuss their experiences using podcasts to enhance instruction and will give their perspectives on these issues.

About the presenters:

Mary Alice Ball is in her third year as assistant professor at IUPUI's School of Library and Information Science. She has been a professional librarian for more than 20 years, working with information technology in traditional library settings as well as in more innovative business ventures. She began experimenting with podcasting (video and audio), wikis, and blogs last year.

George Weimer is professor of music and teacher education at the University of Indianapolis, where he has taught since 1978. He teaches classes in computer applications in music and teacher education. He is a computer music consultant, and author of numerous articles dealing with music and technology education. Recently he developed techniques for incorporating distance education methods into his classes using Web enhanced technologies including podcasting, blogs, and wikis. He teaches workshops for teachers on distance learning techniques throughout the U.S. and was awarded the "Teaching with Technology Award" by the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education in 2003.