Tech+Talk+Webcast

**Tech Talk Webcast ** //Wednesday, April 2nd at 8:00 PM CdT//  **Project Description **: This is an optional project that we'll be working on together from home. The idea is to get everyone together via skype for a radio show like talk conversation on technology (just like we did in class last week). Part of this class is "media production," and this will give you all an introduction to the world of live, Internet broadcasting. We'll only be broadcasting audio by the way as the tools that we're using for this webcast do not facilitate video. I'm anticipating that this conversation will last somewhere between 30 - 60 minutes in length.

**Here is what you need to do to prepare for the conversation: ** 1. Download and install skype 2. Create an account in skype and add me to your contact list. My name is mjmonty. Please only use your first name in your skype ID or some type of psuedonym that you use online. 3. Test your microphone and headset. If you are using a mac, the built-in mic is fine but you will need a headset. 4. Make a test call to someone just to make certain it is working.

**During the webcast:** 1. Make sure your skype is setup and ready to go at least 15 minutes before the conversation begins. I will skype call you about 10 minutes prior to the conversation. 2. This will be a live broadcast and I will be inviting other technology teachers to join us from around the world...we'll probably only have a few visitors, but that is OK. The live listeners are what make a live broadcast interactive and more fun. Please only identify yourself with your first name throughout our conversations. You may say you're a student from Milwaukee. I will ask you to introduce yourselves at the start of the conversation. You can say your first name, that you're a student in Milwaukee, and talk about some of your hobbies and special interests. 3. Listeners will use a chat room to ask questions of us during our conversation.