I listened and watched the Technology Literate Teacher video podcast. This is definitely a great way to show us how to prepare for our video podcast in Professor Averitt’s class. It also helps us to know what to do, and what to avoid. The podcast was interesting, but I thought the speakers could have put a little more personality into it. Donna spoke in a somewhat monotone manner, and very, very, slowly. Also, the only person who looked into the camera was Dr. Strange. The others basically just stared at the microphone on the table. Eye contact is a key component when communicating with an audience. Some of the students looked down at the table a lot while others were talking.
I am sure it is much more difficult than it looks. When I do mine with my group, I will try to look into the camera, and speak in a way that will attract, and hold, the viewer’s attention. It is also important for everyone to join in the conversation. There were only a couple of people who spoke the majority of the time during the podcast. Kitty seemed to be more confident when speaking, and this may be due to the fact that she is a graduate student and has more experience. Also, it would be a good idea to record it in a room or setting that relates to the topic, or make sure the room has some color, etc. Overall, I enjoyed it, but felt it could use some improvement. More eye contact, facial expressions, and engaging speakers, could make a video podcast a success.
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