Podcaster's Portal: e-learning and other applications


	A skeptics take on e-learning and our challenges In this short opinion piece, Jonathan Halls explains why his skepticism of e-learning has enabled him to understand the exciting possibilities it offers learning professionals. But he cautions us not to be blinded by the magic of this new tool but instead exercise critical thinking when choosing or 'choosing not' to integrate e-learning elements into our practice. That way we get value for money.

	Dusty bones of curriculum This is a re-print from the early 1940s of a newspaper article reporting a speech in Western Australia by the late A.J.Halls who headed up Schools broadcasts for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. It's interesting because it infuses much of the same enthusiasm as evangelists for e-learning use today, back in the era when radio was considered 'new media'.

	Podcasting and e-learning This is the 16-page handout that accompanies the TechKnowledge conference in San Antonio on using podcasting as a tool of performance improvement, given by Jonathan Halls. This is a workshop handout, not an article.

Top 5 Tips
People trying to build their skills as podcasters often ask us for a list of top five tips.

In this series of 5 podcasts, Jonathan Halls share his thoughts

Creativity MADE the Cat
In this fun short video, meet Tiger the Cat .

We believe cats should teach us the art of innovation. Because they're so curious.


	Scripting your audio podcast Much of what our teachers told us about writing at school needs to be reconsidered when it comes to scripting podcasts. Because it's a whole new medium where the conventions of writing for print actually hinder understanding

	BONUS CONTENT - Editing your audio Editing is a fundamental skill for anyone working with audio. Sure, you can make podcasts without editing your audio but you'll lack the power and finesse that the pros have when it comes to using audio for powerful communication. We've created this special section of Podcasters Portal to guide you through the process of audio editing.

	Getting the pictures right in your vodcast The story in your vodcast is told principally by pictures. So not only is choosing the right pictures is important. But making sure they are clear and easy to view. Learn some important issues associated with acquiring video that will improve your web video.