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Note: This is a standard audio-only mp3 podcast.See RPP #82EP above for Enhanced Podcast.Picks from Rod's Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsInternet Archive: A Future for Books - BookServer is an open system to find, buy, or borrow books, just like search to find Web sites.An E-Textbook Program Aims to Benefit Students and Professors - Professors create digital textbooks bringing prices down from their average cost of $100 to a much more moderate $15. Embracing Electronic Textbooks - Electronic textbooks offer convenience for professors, who can easily review a new textbook online, then make a quick decision to include it in a course. Interview on E-Textbooks with Scott Beadenkopf, Director of Academic Technology at Neumann UniversityCourseSmart - benefit from instant access to the largest single source of electronic textbooks available anywhereConnexions - a place to view and share educational material made of small knowledge chunks called modules that can be organized as courses and booksFlat World Knowledge - books by leading experts, rigorously reviewed and developed to the highest standards are free to read online Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network"Stress" (song and flash animation) by highly caffeinated Jim Infantino of the band, Jim's Big Ego. Buy at Amazon Duration: 23:25

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Picks from Rod's Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsCampus Technology 2009 Presentations7 Textbook Publishers Move to Electronic FormatInterview with Dr. Alec Couros, professor of educational technology and media at the Faculty of Education, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaOpen Thinking - his professional blogSocial Media and Open/Networked Learning - his open courseHarnessing the Power of Social Networks in Teaching & Learning - his recent keynote at the University of DelawarePodsafe Music Selection from Music Alley "New Soul" by Yael Naim, the acclaimed singer/songwriter from Israel, from her album Yael Naim. 'New Soul' gained fame as the music played during Apple's Macbook Air ad campaign. Duration: 29:13

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Picks from Rod's Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsBlackboard Pledges to Follow Open Standards - Blackboard?s Ray Henderson, pledges that the company will do more to follow industry software standards.Need to Learn Medicine? There's an App for That - The Medical College of Georgia is providing free health science education apps for their students.Harnessing the Power of Social Networks in Teaching &Learning - Dr. Alec Couros addresses social networking and education: open courses, control of knowledge, pedagogy, creative commons, and more.I'll Take My Lecture to Go, Please - A new study suggests a "clear preference" among undergraduates for lecture capture.Lecture Capture in a NutshellOverview of lecture captureLecture capture systems offer three important benefits: an alternative when students miss class; an opportunity for content review; and content for online course development.Resources on lecture captureLecture Capture Feature Comparison Chart - Features of Accordent, Echo360, Mediasite, Panopto, Tegrity and Wimba7 things you should know about Lecture Capture (2 page PDF from Educause)Previous interviews with lecture capture vendors:RPP #62: PanoptoRPP #63: TegrityRPP #71: Echo360RPP #72: WimbaRPP #77: MediasiteView Rod's "lecture capture" bookmarksPodsafe Music Selection from Music Alley"Maybe I'm Amazed" by Blake Morgan who has worked with Lenny Kravitz, Lesley Gore, Phil Ramone, and others. This licensed remake of the McCartney classic has topped the charts on the iTunes Music Store.Duration: 17:36

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Picks from Rod's Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsHigherEd Camp Philly - follow-up and link to their Ning community siteDoes Google Wave Mean the End of the LMS? - The Chronicle is asking whether Blackboard can be replaced by WordPress. How about Google's Wave as a replacement for the LMS?Blind Search - What happens when you remove the branding from Google, Yahoo and the new Microsoft "Bing" search engines? Livescribe Pulse SmartpenReviewThis computer in a pen records audio while you take notes on special "dot paper". Play back the audio by tapping on your hand written notes, dock the pen to recharge and simultaneously sync to your PC, and share notes and audio."Pencasts" are a great solution for student note taking and faculty who want to describe and animate difficult concepts.See my demo Pencast on Podcasting: Pencast on Podcasting by Rod Murraybrought to you by Livescribe Podsafe Music Selection from the MusicAlley by Mevio (aka Podsafe Music Network) "Summertime" by Brother Love - one of the most popular tracks on the network Duration: 13:09

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[Click title to listen to Podcast now.]Picks from Rod's Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsHigherEdCamp Philly - higher education technology unconference on June 6 at the University of PennsylvaniaOnline Education in the United States - from the Sloan ConsortiumYouTube EDU - Google launches higher ed YouTube siteWolfram Alpha - computational knowledge engine from maker of MathematicaThese Lectures Are Gone in 60 Seconds - microlectures encourage active learning, says developer David PenroseText Message (SMS) Polls and Voting - alternative to expensive audience response systemsBlackboard Brings LMS App to iPhone - get alerts, read learning content on the goBlackboard Buys Angel Learning Report from the 2009 Angel Users Conference in ChicagoAngel Learning CEO, Christopher Clapp, explains the reasons for joining with BlackboardBlackboard CEO, Michael Chasen, introduces the new Blackboard Learning CEO, Ray Henderson, former Angel VPPodsafe Music Selection from Jamendo "Woods of Chaos" by Rob Costlow - New Age Piano Buy at AmazonDuration: 20:17

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Rod's Picks from Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsOxford English Dictionary new word: podcasting n.Odiogo creates text-to-speech podcast from RSS feedsShort and Sweet: Technology Shrinks the LectureInterview with John Pollard, Technical Product Manager, Sonic FoundryFeatures and benefits of the Mediasite class capture system Web-enhanced learning: online lectures, distance learning, continuing educationEnable students to review complicated material repeatedly at their convenienceIntegrate with course management systems, like BlackboardMediasite Holiday Presentation Catalog Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "If Every Day Were Christmas" by Podsafe for Peace - Buy the song for 99 cents and all the proceeds will go to UNICEF Duration: 30:31

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[Click title above to play podcast or right-click to download] Rod's Picks from Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsWhy Google Lively FailedCan You Operate as a Virtual Being?PA/DE/NJ Distance Learning Association (PADLA) Meeting Presentation Archive Interview with Dr. Bobbe Baggio, Director of the Graduate Program in Instructional Technology Management at LaSalle University and CEO of Advantage Learning Technologies, Inc.Dr. Baggio is a recognized expert in applying psychology and neuroscience to the design of instruction and learning materialsWe discussed the 7 meta-trends for the future of learning:Technology is improving, continuing to evolve but it alone does not make a difference in the learning.The paradigm for what we call learning is dramatically changing.Learner participation, whether with Web 2.0 tools, grassroots video or virtual communities, is extremely important.Our boundaries are going away, so anywhere, anytime, ubiquitous learning is increasing.Portable content that is accessible and usable is powerful.Connecting people through the network has expanded, and tools that recognize connections will make these connections richer and more fluid. Intelligent searching has eclipsed the need for metadata and tags (SCORM is dead) and mashups are in.3D representations like 2nd Life and Peoplesburg are growing and finding their way into research, training and learning circles rapidly. Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network"10p Mix" - by Amplifico, a talented young band from Edinburgh, Scotland. This is one of the most played songs on the Podsafe Music Network. Buy at AmazonDuration: 33:37

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[Click title above to play podcast or right-click to download]Rod's Picks from Podcaster Guide and E-Learning News7 Real Reasons Why iPhone Is a Smash Hit Twitter Fastest-Growing Social Networking Site Case Settled: Google To Become BooksellerInterview with Dr. John Flores, Executive Director of the United States Distance Learning AssociationNational Distance Learning Week: November 10 - 14, 2008 Distance learning is green!The mobile learning trendFree Online Events: USDLA webinars Podsafe Music Selection from Magnatune"Winter Moon" by Rhonda Lorence - from the haunting new age viola album "Winter Moon" which stayed in the top 50 on the New Age Reporter charts for an entire year and was nominated for four Lifestyle Music Awards including Album of the Year and Best New Artist Buy at AmazonDuration: 25:55

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[Click title above to play podcast or right-click to download]Rod's Picks from Podcaster Guide and E-Learning NewsPodcasting Helps Bump NPR?s Site Traffic Up 78% In One YearWhat Was Sarah Palin's First Pet's Name? Lessons Learned About E-Mail SecurityThe Institutional Path for Change in This Age: Andragogy, not PedagogyWeb 2.0 for the 21st Century LearnerStanford Testing iPhone Application SuiteInterview with Dr. Ken Hartman, National Committee Chairman of National Distance Learning WeekNovember 10 - 14, 2008Free Online Events: USDLA webinars, NASA, Florida Virtual School, New Mexico State University, Rochester Institute of Technology and othersDrexel University EventsAward to Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, November 10Award to First Lady, Laura BushFaculty Showcase, November 14 Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network"Tlm" - from I.I by Walt Ribeiro, a talented young composer of orchestral music I met at PodCamp Philly Buy at AmazonDuration: 20:22

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News from the PodospherePodcamp PhillyCan a Small Podcast Endeavor Make Any Money? - The Handy Guys: Brian Peppel & Paul ShaneVideo & Podcast Optimization for Search - Liana "Li" Evans of Search Marketing Gurus Ariel Publicity-Music & Podcasting Panel - facilitated by Ariel's Cyber PRPodcamp Philly Flickr Slide Show Rod's Podcaster Guide & E-Learning NewsBlogging Tips from Martha StewartPeer Pressure Is Motivating Professors to Podcast Their LecturesDriving Google Apps for Education SoftChalk Interview with Sue Evans, CEO and Founder and Steven Saltzberg, Marketing DirectorSoftChalk LessonBuilder? is a web lesson editor that lets you create engaging, interactive web lessons for your e-learning classroom. Graduate from PowerPoints and Word Docs to professional looking, interactive content for your students. Features: pop-up annotations, crossword puzzles, hot-spot image quizzes, drag and drop matching, interactive time-lines and slide shows, flash cards, self-check questions, audio and video media, and more. Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "Listening to NRBQ" - from Misadventures in Stereo by Jim Boggia, a talented singer-songwriter I heard at PodCamp Philly Buy at Amazon Duration: 26:55

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Rod's Picks from Podcaster Guide & E-Learning NewsThe Power of Wikis in Higher Ed - Interview of Stewart Mader who discusses use of the wiki as a teaching toolGoogle Insights for Search - new Google tool to research search terms such as 'podcasting' used over timeThe Rise of Android - a new open source mobile operating system spearheaded by Google; gPhone not an iPhone yetPodcamp Philly, the New Media Unconference, will be held on September 6th and 7th at Temple UniversityInterview: Matthew Wasowski, Director of Customer Programs, WimbaLearn about the Wimba Collaboration Suite, e-learning tools for synchronous and asynchronous learningCollaborative tools including, podcasting, content authoring, instant messagingUnique applications: vocal discussion board and virtual classroom with "follow the speaker video"Works with course management systems such as Angel, Blackboard, Desire to Learn, Moodle, and Sakai Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "New Soul" by Yael Naim, the acclaimed singer/songwriter from Israel, from her album Yael Naim. 'New Soul' has gained fame as the music played during Apple's Macbook Air ad campaign Buy at Amazon

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Rod's Podcaster Guide & E-Learning News Live streaming for the iPhone on the way Why podcasting never killed the radio star in China Drexel University Online announces the launch of its new blog, e-Insights Podcamp Philly, the New Media Unconference, will be held on September 6th and 7th at Temple University Interview: Mark Jones, President, Echo360 Echo 360 was formed recently from the merger of Anystream (Apreso Classroom) and Lectopia Learn about the EchoSystem platform for campus-wide automated lecture capture and playback Playback modes: Full rich media browser-based playback Podcast Enhanced podcast for video iPod VODcast - full motion video for mobile devices A/V capture appliance New browser-based editor Faculty self-publish feature Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "Saccharine" - from the album Anger's Candy by Blake Morgan, who's successes as a recording artist and producer, have paired him with Lenny Kravitz, Lesley Gore, Phil Ramone, and others. Buy at Amazon Duration: 20:02

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News from the Podosphere Blackboard World '08 - Las Vegas, July 15-17, 2008 Rod's Podcaster Guide & E-Learning NewsLively - Google's new Second Life killer Knol - Google's new Wikipedia killer Blending Blackboard and Second Life Interview with Mauri Collins, DEd, Instructional Designer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV Dr. Collins is also an adjunct assistant professor at Boise State University, where she co-teaches an innovative course: Teaching and Learning in Second Life. She has been involved with computer-mediated communication since 1987 and worked in distance education since 1992. Her presentation shared teacher and learner experiences for those who plan to teach using Second Life. Second Life and Learning Spaces "it's not just pixels on a screen" "Testicle in the Sky" (Slurl) by DrDoug Pennell (SL) aka Dr. Douglas R. Danforth of Ohio State University "Prim" - primitives, basic building blocks in SL Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "Summertime" by Brother Love - one of the most popular tracks on the network Buy at Amazon Duration: 24:22

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News from the PodosphereBlackboard World '08 - Las Vegas, July 15-17, 2008 Rod's Podcaster Guide & E-Learning News Interview with Gary Dietz, Product Marketing Manager, Elluminate, Inc. Elluminate LiveRealtime collaboration for K-20 educationFREE vRoom 3-user version Collaborative drawing surfaceWeb tours; showing moviesBreakout rooms, notes, etc.Elluminate Publish Classroom recording archiveAudio only (for podcasting), and Full-featured "Unplugged" recording Video iPod version coming soon Elluminate PlanAllows scripting of classroom content and actionsCan be reused as a template for future instructor led classesAllows reproducible interactive experiences for students Podsafe Music Selection from IODA Promonet Kitaro "A Passage Of Life" (mp3)from "The Essential Kitaro"(Domo Records) Buy at AmazonDuration: 31:59

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News from the PodosphereDr. Ken Hartman (Drexel University) wins USDLA Award Interview with Jean-Claude Bradley, Associate Professor of Chemistry and E-Learning Coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University Drexel CoAS E-Learning Blog Drexel CoAS E-Learning PodcastDrexel Island on Second LifeUseful Chemistry - Open source project in chemistry Open Notebook Science using Blogs and Wikis Teaching Chemistry with Second Life Other topics and tools mentioned: Audacity - free audio editing tool Blogger - free blog service Camtasia Studio - screen recorder Creative Commons - licenses for authors, artists, and educatorsFeedburner - manage RSS feeds and track subscribers Second Life - a 3D virtual worldSMILES - for describing chemical molecules WikiSpaces - free Wiki service Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "Too Long" by Yael Naim, the acclaimed singer/songwriter from Israel, from her album Yael Naim. She gained fame as the music played during Apple's Macbook Air ad campaign Buy at Amazon Duration: 26:08

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News from the Podosphere Top 12 Free University Podcasts - from LearnOutLoud.com Skip the Tuition: 100 Free Podcasts from the Best Universities in the World - from the Online Education Database The CaffiNation Podcast - Interview with Paul Rj Muller, Podcaster and Technologist Learn about his podcast on caffeine culture, technology news and podcasting tips Products and Sites Mentioned Audacity - free audio recording and editing software Blubrry - a podcast network for listeners Castblaster - podcast software iTunes U - Apple's free podcast hosting service Jazler - podcast software PodCamp - the "unconference" for podcasters Samson C01U USB condenser microphoneTech Podcast Network - community dedicated to the promotion Internet technology Temple Tech Tips - Paul's Tech Blog at Temple UniversityuStream - Conference call service and Webcast Zoom H4 Handy Recorder Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "Stress" (flash animation) by highly caffeinated Jim Infantino of the band, Jim's Big EgoBuy at Amazon Duration: 25:27

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New Interview Recording SetupSkype - make calls over the Internet to other Skype users free of charge and to landlines and cell phones for a feeZoom H4 Handy Recorder - puts a remarkable amount of recording power in the palm of your handDesire2Learn - Interview with Kenneth Chapman, Lead Product ManagerDesire2Learn is recognized as a leader in educational enterprise software with a suite of applications, services, and support to power your learning infrastructureWe discuss their course management system including usability, single sign-on, portals, custom branding, blogs, wiki's, e-portfolios, and learning objects Other software mentioned Adobe CaptivateiTunes U Confluence Enterprise Wiki MediaWiki Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "New Soul" by Yael Naim, the acclaimed singer/songwriter from Israel, from her album Yael Naim. 'New Soul' has gained fame as the music played during Apple's Macbook Air ad campaign Buy at Amazon Duration: 25:30

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Night Kitchen Interactive - Interview with Juan Leon, Senior ConsultantNight Kitchen Interactive is an award-winning interactive design studio providing elearning, interactive exhibits, and marketing communications solutions for corporations and non-profit organizationsTopics discussed: simulated environments, personalized learning, social media, Web 2.0, museums, kiosks and CD-ROM Products and companies mentioned:Articulate PresenterArticulate Quizmaker Blackboard eCollege Impatica for PowerPoint Ninth House Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "Bohemian Financial Rhapsody" by Geoff Smith - a parody cover based on "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen Read the lyrics that appeared on the Huffington Post Duration: 23:29

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News from the PodosphereIgnoring Web 2.0 Will Cost You - Article from CIO Magazine Kryterion Webassessor - Interview with Pam Cabalka, Executive Vice President, Kryterion (www.kryteriononline.com) Learn about Webassessor, Kryterion's scalable and integrated test creation and test delivery tool for online secured proctored testing Podsafe Music Selection from Magnatune "Winter Moon" by Rhonda Lorence - from the haunting new age viola album "Winter Moon" which stayed in the top 50 on the New Age Reporter charts for an entire year and was nominated for four Lifestyle Music Awards including Album of the Year and Best New Artist Buy at Amazon Duration: 26:09

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News from the PodosphereApple iPhone Software Development KitGizmodo Review Apple SDK SiteTegrity Campus 2.0 - Interview with Isaac Segal, President & CEO, Tegrity Inc. Podsafe Music Selection from Jamendo "Woods of Chaos" by Rob Costlow - New Age Piano Buy at AmazonDuration: 27:05

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News from the PodosphereYouTube for Documents - Publish yourself online using iPaper at Scribd 2007 Horizon Report - forecast for emerging technology for teaching and learning 100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better - from The Best Article Every Day"CourseCast" Course Capture System: Interview with Panopto CEO Brad WinneyFree of charge to academic institutions! Podsafe Music Selection from the Podsafe Music Network "Danger to Wake You" by Blake Morgan, from the album Burning Daylight Buy at AmazonDuration: 28:19

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Wikis for CollaborationSupporting Knowledge Creation: Using Wikis for Group Collaboration by Chelsea Harper & Kate Watson, Educause ConnectSteve's Corner: Video PodcastingCommentary by Steve Lubetkin of Professional Podcasts LLCwww.blip.tv www.vimio.com www.brightcove.comPodsafe Music Selection from IODA Promonet Laura Sullivan "Pachelbel For The Potomac" (mp3)from "Pianoscapes For The Trails Of North America"(Sentient Spirit Records)Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at AmazonDuration: 17:00

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News from the PodosphereObituary: Jeffrey L. Lenow, 54, physician, lawyer - Publisher of Podside Consults, Interviewed in RPP #34 Internet TabletsComparison of Nokia N810 vs iPod TouchNokia N810 Internet Tablet - $419 Buy at AmazonApple iPod Touch - $260 Buy at AmazonInterview: Louis Stricoff, Executive Director, Pennsylvania/Delaware/New Jersey Distance Learning Association (www.PADLA.org)Podsafe Music Selection from IODA PromonetDavid Byrne "Fuzzy Freaky" (mp3)from "The Visible Man"(Luaka Bop) Buy at Rhapsody Buy at AmazonDuration: 27:00

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Interview: Steve Lubetkin of Professional Podcasts LLCLubetkin's Other Blog - Commentary on Communications, Journalism, and Public RelationsCompuSmooze Podcast - Technology from a Jewish PerspectiveMiddle Chamber Books Podcast - Interviews with authors, composers, performers, and other creative artistsAdditional TopicsiTunes Music StoreAudacity - Freeware audio editorLevelator - Sound processorOlympus - Field audio recordersSamson - USB condenser microphonePodcast Station - Podcast recording softwareTod Maffin - Canadian Broadcasting SystemPamela - Skype recorderHot Recorder - Skype recorderPodsafe Music Selection from IODA Promonet Kitaro "As The Wind Blows" (mp3)from "The Essential Kitaro"(Domo Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at AmazonDuration: 33:34

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