Chapter 8

My most recent addiction is podcasting. Or, to be more accurate, listening to podcasts. Without exaggerating, I typically listen to 3-4 hours worth a day. But, after perusing chapter 8, I now view podcasting in a completely different light. I do not podcast myself. I have thought about producing a few classic novels that do not have copyright issues, but have not taken the time to complete them. But what I have done is listen to myself record a chapter or two of a book. With this, I have been able to notice several things: the tone of my voice, the speed in which I read, my delivery, and my mood. I think in the classroom setting this is something worth noting. Remember the first time you heard yourself on a recording? Exactly! You thought you sounded hideous! With technological advantages, I have listened to my final papers time and time again with simple recordings. I can actually hear my mistakes. This works extremely well with oral presentations. Middle-college students should consider recording their presentations and posting them so other students can critique them.