The podcast I attempted centers on a school I have worked in that went from a failing school in 2005-2006 to what is now an award winning school in South Carolina. During the eight minute podcast I briefly described the process of how we got from where we were to where we are. I am currently working to make this presentation better. I had a few problems and even though I was only talking into a microphone, I was nervous. I probably attempted it about fifty times.
As stated, the podcast gives a simple overview of how the school used the AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program and a college going culture to engage both students and faculty members in turning around the school. The one thing I am worried about with the podcast is a do use a great deal of data or numbers. I assume this is OK because often times I've heard them in podcasts that I have listened to. I do, however, feel that it can be overwhelming to people that are potentially listening to something of this nature for the first time. I will greatly anticipate feedback from my classmates.
Hi Chad,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your success with the AVID program. We adopted elements of it at my high school, and I went on a visit with a small team of teachers and administrators to an AVID school where the program was fully implemented. I remember being impressed at the self-direction students were taking in their learning.
As for your podcast, you might try being more conversational and jovial. While the statistics and accomplishments give credence to what you are doing, at times the podcast sounded more like a report, and less like a show designed to both entertain and inform.
I definitely need to refine my approach too, as I think I was too conversational (although my target audience was my students). Keep at it!