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Vlogging for education
CATS 2007
Vlogging for education
CATS 2007
Emerging Technology and Mass Comm.Emerging Technology and Mass Comm.
Vlogging, Video Blogging, Video Podcasting and all that gunk discussedVlogging, Video Blogging, Video Podcasting and all that gunk discussed
By Steve SloanBy Steve Sloan
Emerging Technology and Mass Comm.Emerging Technology and Mass Comm.
Vlogging, Video Blogging, Video Podcasting and all that gunk discussedVlogging, Video Blogging, Video Podcasting and all that gunk discussed
By Steve SloanBy Steve Sloan
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Who loves Vloggers?Who loves Vloggers?
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Pixel loves Vloggers!Pixel loves Vloggers!
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“We tend to be bound by the past, even when we imagine the
future”
“We tend to be bound by the past, even when we imagine the
future”
Dan GillmorDan GillmorDan GillmorDan Gillmor
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Session FormatSession Format
What is video blogging?What is video blogging?How does vlogging differ from How does vlogging differ from
podcasting & (yuck) streaming video?podcasting & (yuck) streaming video?What are production considerations that What are production considerations that
go into making a vlog?go into making a vlog?When is a vlog a better choice than a When is a vlog a better choice than a
video or audio podcast?video or audio podcast?Who is doing vlogs in education?Who is doing vlogs in education?
What is video blogging?What is video blogging?How does vlogging differ from How does vlogging differ from
podcasting & (yuck) streaming video?podcasting & (yuck) streaming video?What are production considerations that What are production considerations that
go into making a vlog?go into making a vlog?When is a vlog a better choice than a When is a vlog a better choice than a
video or audio podcast?video or audio podcast?Who is doing vlogs in education?Who is doing vlogs in education?
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This is not about accessibilityThis is not about accessibility
Somebody else should do a session on Somebody else should do a session on accessibility and RSS delivered media.accessibility and RSS delivered media.
I am not an expert on that.I am not an expert on that.New solutions coming out to address New solutions coming out to address
mechanics of that.mechanics of that.Much of our class’s content is off the Much of our class’s content is off the
reservation!reservation!How do you control something How do you control something
that is ad-hoc and philosophically P2P?that is ad-hoc and philosophically P2P?
Somebody else should do a session on Somebody else should do a session on accessibility and RSS delivered media.accessibility and RSS delivered media.
I am not an expert on that.I am not an expert on that.New solutions coming out to address New solutions coming out to address
mechanics of that.mechanics of that.Much of our class’s content is off the Much of our class’s content is off the
reservation!reservation!How do you control something How do you control something
that is ad-hoc and philosophically P2P?that is ad-hoc and philosophically P2P?
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What is vlogging?What is vlogging? Vlogging is kinda not Vlogging is kinda not
video podcastingvideo podcasting Does not require RSSDoes not require RSS More conversationalMore conversational Can use other Can use other
spaces? (Like spaces? (Like YouTube and Blip?)YouTube and Blip?)
Post centric, not Post centric, not channel centricchannel centric
Like photo blogging…Like photo blogging…
Vlogging is kinda not Vlogging is kinda not video podcastingvideo podcasting Does not require RSSDoes not require RSS More conversationalMore conversational Can use other Can use other
spaces? (Like spaces? (Like YouTube and Blip?)YouTube and Blip?)
Post centric, not Post centric, not channel centricchannel centric
Like photo blogging…Like photo blogging…
We consult the oracle…
Wikipedia!
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It’s Post vs. Enclosure vs. StreamIt’s Post vs. Enclosure vs. Stream
Video on a blogVideo on a blog Vlogs are more Vlogs are more
conversationalconversational Incorporate Incorporate
commentingcommenting Can be less pressure to Can be less pressure to
think of vlogs as a think of vlogs as a channelchannel(not always)(not always)
Tend to be less Tend to be less corporate, more corporate, more storytelling!storytelling!
Video on a blogVideo on a blog Vlogs are more Vlogs are more
conversationalconversational Incorporate Incorporate
commentingcommenting Can be less pressure to Can be less pressure to
think of vlogs as a think of vlogs as a channelchannel(not always)(not always)
Tend to be less Tend to be less corporate, more corporate, more storytelling!storytelling!
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Podcasting and RSS enclosuresPodcasting and RSS enclosures
PodcastingPodcasting RSS feed “enclosures”RSS feed “enclosures”
attachments containing audio attachments containing audio or video items, (such as news or video items, (such as news items, MP3 music files or audio items, MP3 music files or audio commentary)commentary)
Can download from RSS feed Can download from RSS feed and add them to iTunes or play and add them to iTunes or play on Windows Media Playeron Windows Media Player
This dynamic content can be This dynamic content can be replayed on many devices replayed on many devices including iPods.including iPods.
PodcastingPodcasting RSS feed “enclosures”RSS feed “enclosures”
attachments containing audio attachments containing audio or video items, (such as news or video items, (such as news items, MP3 music files or audio items, MP3 music files or audio commentary)commentary)
Can download from RSS feed Can download from RSS feed and add them to iTunes or play and add them to iTunes or play on Windows Media Playeron Windows Media Player
This dynamic content can be This dynamic content can be replayed on many devices replayed on many devices including iPods.including iPods.
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Vlog vs Video PodcastVlog vs Video Podcast
Video PodcastVideo Podcast May mix video, audio and May mix video, audio and
more in RSS stream.more in RSS stream. Feed basedFeed based RSS 2.0 with enclosuresRSS 2.0 with enclosures
Time stamps loosely Time stamps loosely related to post timesrelated to post times
Commenting not part of Commenting not part of spec.spec.
May have associated May have associated blogblog
Item + enclosure centricItem + enclosure centric
Video PodcastVideo Podcast May mix video, audio and May mix video, audio and
more in RSS stream.more in RSS stream. Feed basedFeed based RSS 2.0 with enclosuresRSS 2.0 with enclosures
Time stamps loosely Time stamps loosely related to post timesrelated to post times
Commenting not part of Commenting not part of spec.spec.
May have associated May have associated blogblog
Item + enclosure centricItem + enclosure centric
VlogVlog All videoAll video Blog basedBlog based
Blog’s usually create Blog’s usually create feedsfeeds
Blog PostsBlog Posts Reverse ChronologicalReverse Chronological
Commenting nativeCommenting native May have associated May have associated
podcast (optional)podcast (optional) RSS Optional!RSS Optional!
Post centricPost centric
VlogVlog All videoAll video Blog basedBlog based
Blog’s usually create Blog’s usually create feedsfeeds
Blog PostsBlog Posts Reverse ChronologicalReverse Chronological
Commenting nativeCommenting native May have associated May have associated
podcast (optional)podcast (optional) RSS Optional!RSS Optional!
Post centricPost centric
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Vlog vs Video PodcastVlog vs Video Podcast
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Vlogs and PodcastsVlogs and Podcasts
Both about multiple shows that grow Both about multiple shows that grow over timeover time
Both usually offer subscription via RSSBoth usually offer subscription via RSSReally more alike than differentReally more alike than different
Both about multiple shows that grow Both about multiple shows that grow over timeover time
Both usually offer subscription via RSSBoth usually offer subscription via RSSReally more alike than differentReally more alike than different
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Streaming is so last century!Streaming is so last century!
It is like TV before TivoIt is like TV before Tivo Why would you want to Why would you want to
make your audience make your audience suffer?suffer? Weakest link defines Weakest link defines
experienceexperience You can’t lock down a You can’t lock down a
streamstream(Repeat after me: (Repeat after me: Analog Hole!)Analog Hole!)
Bandwidth issues, Bandwidth issues, network centric, IMHO - network centric, IMHO - YUCK!YUCK!
It is like TV before TivoIt is like TV before Tivo Why would you want to Why would you want to
make your audience make your audience suffer?suffer? Weakest link defines Weakest link defines
experienceexperience You can’t lock down a You can’t lock down a
streamstream(Repeat after me: (Repeat after me: Analog Hole!)Analog Hole!)
Bandwidth issues, Bandwidth issues, network centric, IMHO - network centric, IMHO - YUCK!YUCK!
Streaming is like creamed carrots, YUCK!
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On-line video for the rest of usOn-line video for the rest of usIs it a vlog if only SOME posts have video?Well, you could use categories…
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How to Video BlogHow to Video Blog
Shoot VideoShoot Video iSightiSight Cell PhoneCell Phone Still Camera with Still Camera with
VideoVideo VideoVideo
OptionalOptional Edit VideoEdit Video Many Options!Many Options!
Shoot VideoShoot Video iSightiSight Cell PhoneCell Phone Still Camera with Still Camera with
VideoVideo VideoVideo
OptionalOptional Edit VideoEdit Video Many Options!Many Options!
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How to Video BlogHow to Video Blog
FreevLogFreevLog Screencasts for doing this on Mac and PCScreencasts for doing this on Mac and PC This is a no brainer folks!This is a no brainer folks!
FreevLogFreevLog Screencasts for doing this on Mac and PCScreencasts for doing this on Mac and PC This is a no brainer folks!This is a no brainer folks!
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Production considerationsProduction considerations
What are production What are production considerations that considerations that go into making a go into making a vlog?vlog? Easy step from Easy step from
YouTubeYouTube Can be very simpleCan be very simple More conversationalMore conversational Less polishedLess polished More intimateMore intimate
What are production What are production considerations that considerations that go into making a go into making a vlog?vlog? Easy step from Easy step from
YouTubeYouTube Can be very simpleCan be very simple More conversationalMore conversational Less polishedLess polished More intimateMore intimate
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Who is vlogging in educationWho is vlogging in education
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So, forget RSS (if you want!)So, forget RSS (if you want!)
Have video will travel!
We don’t need no RSS!
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It is part of; The Long TailIt is part of; The Long Tail
Any movie at any Any movie at any time in any languagetime in any language
Infinite shelf spaceInfinite shelf space Just in time Just in time
manufacturingmanufacturing WINWINIWINWINI CustomizationCustomization
StarbucksStarbucks iTunesiTunes
Any movie at any Any movie at any time in any languagetime in any language
Infinite shelf spaceInfinite shelf space Just in time Just in time
manufacturingmanufacturing WINWINIWINWINI CustomizationCustomization
StarbucksStarbucks iTunesiTunes
How endless choice is creating unlimited
demand
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Vlog or Video Podcast?Vlog or Video Podcast?
When is a vlog a better choice than a When is a vlog a better choice than a video or audio podcast? video or audio podcast?
Conversation easier with vlogConversation easier with vlog Hard to comment to a podcastHard to comment to a podcast
Public facingPublic facing Does not replace LMSDoes not replace LMS
Easier to post scripts with content on Easier to post scripts with content on blog based systemblog based system
When is a vlog a better choice than a When is a vlog a better choice than a video or audio podcast? video or audio podcast?
Conversation easier with vlogConversation easier with vlog Hard to comment to a podcastHard to comment to a podcast
Public facingPublic facing Does not replace LMSDoes not replace LMS
Easier to post scripts with content on Easier to post scripts with content on blog based systemblog based system
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Podcasting & vloggingin educationPodcasting & vloggingin education For distance learning To facilitate self-paced learning For remediation of slower learners To allow faculty to offer advanced and or highly motivated learners
extra content For helping students with reading and/or other learning disabilities For multi-lingual education To provide the ability for educators to feature guest speakers from
remote locations To allow guest speakers the ability to present once to many sections
and classes To allow educators to escape the tedium of lecturing To offer a richer learning environment
For distance learning To facilitate self-paced learning For remediation of slower learners To allow faculty to offer advanced and or highly motivated learners
extra content For helping students with reading and/or other learning disabilities For multi-lingual education To provide the ability for educators to feature guest speakers from
remote locations To allow guest speakers the ability to present once to many sections
and classes To allow educators to escape the tedium of lecturing To offer a richer learning environment
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Vlogging is a Web 2.0 TechnologyVlogging is a Web 2.0 Technology
Conversational by natureConversational by nature Each node is a potential prosumer of Each node is a potential prosumer of
contentcontentAllows for disintermediation of Allows for disintermediation of
information source and information information source and information consumerconsumer
Philosophically, functionally and often Philosophically, functionally and often physically P2Pphysically P2P
Conversational by natureConversational by nature Each node is a potential prosumer of Each node is a potential prosumer of
contentcontentAllows for disintermediation of Allows for disintermediation of
information source and information information source and information consumerconsumer
Philosophically, functionally and often Philosophically, functionally and often physically P2Pphysically P2P
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What to expect (IMHO)What to expect (IMHO) New Media movement edge to centerNew Media movement edge to center
Resistance from institutions invested in pastResistance from institutions invested in past BusinessBusiness
Digital Rights Management (DRM)Digital Rights Management (DRM) Proprietary vs. Open SourceProprietary vs. Open Source
Governments and CorporationsGovernments and Corporations The Great Firewall of China vs. China MarketThe Great Firewall of China vs. China Market
CRM and collaboration suites vs. new mediaCRM and collaboration suites vs. new media Lower cost of knowledgeLower cost of knowledge
Open sourcing of informationOpen sourcing of information Empowerment of the edgeEmpowerment of the edge
Blending of physical and virtual presence (Web Blending of physical and virtual presence (Web 3.0)3.0)
Change the meaning of where “here” isChange the meaning of where “here” is
New Media movement edge to centerNew Media movement edge to center Resistance from institutions invested in pastResistance from institutions invested in past
BusinessBusiness Digital Rights Management (DRM)Digital Rights Management (DRM) Proprietary vs. Open SourceProprietary vs. Open Source
Governments and CorporationsGovernments and Corporations The Great Firewall of China vs. China MarketThe Great Firewall of China vs. China Market
CRM and collaboration suites vs. new mediaCRM and collaboration suites vs. new media Lower cost of knowledgeLower cost of knowledge
Open sourcing of informationOpen sourcing of information Empowerment of the edgeEmpowerment of the edge
Blending of physical and virtual presence (Web Blending of physical and virtual presence (Web 3.0)3.0)
Change the meaning of where “here” isChange the meaning of where “here” is
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Reading ListReading List
We The MediaWe The Media; Dan Gillmor; Dan GillmorThe Innovator's DilemmaThe Innovator's Dilemma; Clayton ; Clayton
ChristensenChristensenThe Cluetrain ManifestoThe Cluetrain Manifesto; Chris Locke, ; Chris Locke,
Doc Searls, David WeinbergerDoc Searls, David WeinbergerThe World is FlatThe World is Flat; Thomas Friedman; Thomas FriedmanSmart MobsSmart Mobs; Howard Rheingold; Howard Rheingold
We The MediaWe The Media; Dan Gillmor; Dan GillmorThe Innovator's DilemmaThe Innovator's Dilemma; Clayton ; Clayton
ChristensenChristensenThe Cluetrain ManifestoThe Cluetrain Manifesto; Chris Locke, ; Chris Locke,
Doc Searls, David WeinbergerDoc Searls, David WeinbergerThe World is FlatThe World is Flat; Thomas Friedman; Thomas FriedmanSmart MobsSmart Mobs; Howard Rheingold; Howard Rheingold
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Innovators to watch include:Innovators to watch include:
Jay DedmanJay Dedman Author “Videoblogging” ExtremeTech BookAuthor “Videoblogging” ExtremeTech Book
Josh LeoJosh Leo joshleo.comjoshleo.com
Ryanne HodsonRyanne Hodson FreeVlog.orgFreeVlog.org
Our students!Our students!
Jay DedmanJay Dedman Author “Videoblogging” ExtremeTech BookAuthor “Videoblogging” ExtremeTech Book
Josh LeoJosh Leo joshleo.comjoshleo.com
Ryanne HodsonRyanne Hodson FreeVlog.orgFreeVlog.org
Our students!Our students!
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In conclusionIn conclusion
Much of what I just told Much of what I just told you will be wrongyou will be wrong
It is okay to be wrong if It is okay to be wrong if you learn from ityou learn from it
Invest in yourselfInvest in yourself Pay to playPay to play Play or payPlay or pay Have something to sayHave something to say
My info:My info:[email protected][email protected]
(408) 605.0692(408) 605.0692
Much of what I just told Much of what I just told you will be wrongyou will be wrong
It is okay to be wrong if It is okay to be wrong if you learn from ityou learn from it
Invest in yourselfInvest in yourself Pay to playPay to play Play or payPlay or pay Have something to sayHave something to say
My info:My info:[email protected][email protected]
(408) 605.0692(408) 605.0692
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ConversationConversation
Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?