What comes next (text)
Welcome to Joyful Jubilant Learning!
This will not be a grandiose manifesto. I do not believe one is needed. You are already came here to learn. The desire for learning is what we will start with.
Kabir says this: When the guest is being searched for, it is the intensity of the longing for the guest that does all the work. Look at me, and you will see a slave of that intensity.
September was a turning point for me personally. As you may recall, at the beginning of the month I participated at the historic PodCamp Boston, an unconference focused on the active participation and collaboration amongst the attendees. The topic was new media; pod casting, video blogging and the various considerations in this arena. One of the key ideas I took away from the conference was the concept of a content network. Chris Brogan, one of the PodCamp founders explains his vision of a content network and here says:
It’s what comes next that makes the world of difference. You are at the crest of a wave, and you can choose to continue along doing what you’ve done to date, working on your single audio or video podcast, or you can seek out other like minded people, find matching or close-enough content, and get involved with a content network opportunity.
If the thing that’s holding you back is that you feel somewhat overwhelmed, this is EXACTLY how Web 1.0 started. People were trying to figure things out, calling each other, sharing, and getting it right, little by little. That’s exactly the same thing we have here. You’re not an expert. I’m not an expert. We’re in a better place than that. We’re unExperts. We’ve got this ability to learn new things from disparate sources, apply it to our own learning, and move the needle.
We, JJLN, are about to attempt what comes next.
We, JJLN, are about to move the needle.
Join us on what could be the ride of this lifetime.
Share what you know, or ask a question or two. Then don't stop.
If you just want to come along for the ride, that's okay, just honk from time to time.
This will be fun!
For the audio (podcast) version check here.
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Steve Sherlock is the author of Tertiary Education, where commencement begins every day.
Nicely written (and spoken), Steve.
Honk! Honk!
Posted by: Blaine Collins | October 03, 2006 at 02:26 AM
I am very excited about learning some of these things with you Steve. I sincerely do believe that my business would not have the same momentum and enjoy the same success it now does were it not for my early learning of the new electronic media available to us as “citizen publishers” versus already-experienced small business owners — or big biz corporate types, for that matter. I have not yet begun to look into some of these things you mention… podcasting, video blogging, etc., and I truly appreciate your waking me up to the possibilities, thank you.
Posted by: Rosa | October 03, 2006 at 08:59 AM
Honk Honk! Steve. Great article Steve. Thanks for the reminders. We need to count on EACH OTHER...for innovative ideas, for encouragement, and for whatever it is we need right then. Amazing things are brewing...I can feel it!
Posted by: Phil Gerbyshak | October 03, 2006 at 05:04 PM
Thank you all! Podcasting 101 will commence shortly, the classroom is open and the teacher is out for the day. I will be your substitute. Since we have come in from the dirt pile, let's begin by washing our hands.
Posted by: Steve Sherlock | October 04, 2006 at 02:02 AM
The evolvement to this point does seem natural, doesn't it Steve? Reading your words I couldn't help but to think that we at this time do not know what will come next. But, as we are all open to possibilities it makes the anticipation all so sweet!
Posted by: dave | October 04, 2006 at 02:48 AM
Wow Steve, an audio and written copy of your work! It's very interesting to read your words versus listening to them. The take-away is actually quite different.
I have been thinking about podcasting and simultaneously recording my voice in Dragon Naturally Speaking version 9 to create the written files. Your post has just given me the impetus to jump in with both feet. You have a great speaking voice and have mastered the use of the pause.
I have quite a few audio book reviews to do for my blog, MBA on the Run. I think this duo format you have showcased may be the way to go. Since they will be audio book reviews it's a given that the listener will have audio capability. It will be possible to have a weekly book review that people can subscribe to on iTunes as well as a written post on the blog.
This is the greatest learning forum. Maybe we can do some group podcasts... Hmmmm... I've gotta practice vocal variety, pausing, and being more expressive. Thanks Steve for leading the way!
John
Posted by: John Richardson | October 04, 2006 at 02:48 AM
John, group podcasts... now there is an idea I like. After podcast 101 I was planning on doing some interviews, but it would not take long to get into a group thing. This will be a good forum!
Posted by: Steve Sherlock | October 04, 2006 at 06:24 AM
Dave, the evolution from the spoken word (podcast) to the visual image (video blog) is a natural. In what I have seen so far, the visual image is more compelling than the audio. Although as John's comment acknowleges, the audio does add something to the written word.
We need to address the convenience (ease of use) factor, but one-on-one communication is still number one in my book due to face time. Video would be almost the same as the face time, as the physical expressions would be evident. What's that stat about 65% of communication is body language, 25% is tone of voice, and 10% the actual content.
The written blog presents only 10% of what could be, the audio (podcast) adds 25% and the video completes the deal!
Posted by: Steve Sherlock | October 04, 2006 at 06:32 AM
Dave, the evolution from the spoken word (podcast) to the visual image (video blog) is a natural. In what I have seen so far, the visual image is more compelling than the audio. Although as John's comment acknowleges, the audio does add something to the written word.
We need to address the convenience (ease of use) factor, but one-on-one communication is still number one in my book due to face time. Video would be almost the same as the face time, as the physical expressions would be evident. What's that stat about 65% of communication is body language, 25% is tone of voice, and 10% the actual content.
The written blog presents only 10% of what could be, the audio (podcast) adds 25% and the video completes the deal!
Posted by: Steve Sherlock | October 04, 2006 at 06:33 AM
Honk! Honk! Honk! I am here and I am ready! Great post Steve and mahalo for setting the stage and the bar for all of us. We are here to do it together and there is more than enough room in our bus for more.
Posted by: toni | October 04, 2006 at 08:17 AM
Perhaps we could do a group Skypecast at some point, and record that? That would be great fun!
Posted by: Phil Gerbyshak | October 06, 2006 at 10:20 AM