Pilot+Podcast

Hi

I've set up this page to allow us to plan for our first pilot podcast. I'm very much 'walking in the dark' here so feel free to suggest alternative ideas or strategies.

The participants for tonight's test recording are:

1. Dáithí Murray (@dmurray742) I'm happy to take the role of 'host' for tonight's show and look after editing and publishing the first show. 2. Barry Corrigan (@MrMalcontent) 3. Damien McHugh (@dmchugh675)

I think we could accommodate another three voices if there is anyone out there who is free and keen to participate.


 * The recording is scheduled to begin at approx. 7.00 pm (GMT) on Sunday 4 December 2011. It is anticipated that it will take approximately one hour to capture enough audio to allow us to publish a 30-minute podcast.** All estimated times so far.

Can we use this wiki to begin to sketch out a draft running order. Perhaps each contributor would like to take a different colour to differentiate their contribution and ideas.

DRAFT RUNNING ORDER (based around 2 mins intro, 3 mins outro, and three 'discussions' at approx 10 mins each = 35 mins)

1. Host: Hello and Welcome to NIEdChat Roundtable Podcast. Short explanation of what this is, and what we hope to achieve 2. Introductions: Move around the 'roundtable' - contributors introduce themselves, explain their interests, background, perhaps give out their contact details (i.e. Twitter account) - maybe this would be better at the end of the recording. 3. Discussion Topic 1: I'm going to be lazy and suggest that for our first 'test' recording we use some of the NIEdChat topics from previous weeks as places to start...
 * What are the biggest issues facing NI educators?
 * What have been the success stories in NI education?

4. Discussion Topic 2:
 * Aside from Twitter where do you get a chance to share ideas and learn from other teachers?
 * Is self directed CPD through blogs and discussion forums the norm in your place of work?
 * Many teachers are reluctant to share what they do. Why is this?
 * What are the best places for sharing ideas and resources?

5. Discussion Topic 3: (open to suggestions)

(It might be nice for the first wee while, if NIEdChat Roundtable Podcast complements what we discuss on Wednesday nights on #NIEdChat. At least we'll have our homework done beforehand.)

Finally, I think we should finish off with a recommendation / tip / favourite thing / app that we can leave the listener with. Again, this might take a little preparation beforehand. Expect to be asked to speak about this 'thing' for about 30 seconds - 1 minute, giving reasons why you're recommending it, and where the listener can find it / download it / use it in their classroom etc etc.

OK --- that's enough from me. Please feel free to add/amend/edit this document with your own ideas. I don't want this to be MY podcast in any shape or form. I'm happy to look after the initial test one and maybe the first proper one, but after that I think we should rotate the host and cast the net wider to include more contributors and voices.

Dáithí Sunday - 2.00 pm.

PS - It's just occurred to me that we should publish **this wiki** to accompany the test podcast and we should refer to it throughout the recording (i.e. if the listener wants to find out more information about something we mention, they can find the link on this page). Agreed?