Thing 19

The idea of podcast, is it beginning to get old already or have we just begun to scratch the surface? I ask this because I've had a computer since the mid-1980's and have watched some things come and go,it seems like things are headed a different direction. In my observation, it seems as though podcasts are going the same direction 'bluetooth' has. Not that podcasts are not out there, more like the favorite has become the 'vodcast' or v-cast--- but really, it is known as YouTube. That medium has exploded in so many more ways. As an example, Apple has created and updated it's iPod in such a way that they have answered the demand to view the 'cast' be it YouTube videos or the music type.

When I search for relevant visual art educational content, found is a huge range of downloadable media and yet, not really relevant. I believe I will find more in the video area and know of art teachers who have their creations out there to purchase. Often they are on specific art related sites such as Art Education 2.0 and the connections created by this network and others.

Will I create a podcast? At this time, I'm just getting my feet under me in teaching and creating curriculum examples and units. I am one busy art teacher in 2 elementary schools. So, I highly doubt that I will be creating a podcast or vodcast any time soon. Will I utilize the media? In my personal life it seems like there would be a better fit. I know that learning another language would be helpful and this may be the way I utilize podcasting.