I have spent over 14 years using educational technology to meet the teaching and learning needs of educators in diverse settings.
My educational career began in the Yupiit School District(Alaska)
, where technology was integral to meeting the challenge of providing a quality education to Yup’ik Eskimo students in rural Alaskan villages. I was subsequently hired as Technology Coordinator for the Lake and Peninsula Borough (Alaska) School District, a 24,000 square mile school district located on the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Chain, where remote schools were solely connected to one another by the Internet.
I responded to an opportunity to return to his family roots in Georgia in 2000 as Marion County School District’s Technology Coordinator.I was employed by the Marion County School District until joining the ETTC at CSU where I provided technical leadership and consultation to both local and state agencies.
I am one of the Information Technology Specialists at Kennesaw State University’s Educational Technology Training Center. Before joining KSU’s ETTC I served as the Director and Instructional Technology Specialist at Columbus State University’s ETTC.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Education from Mississippi State University, Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University, Specialists degree from Kennesaw State University, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate and is currently working on and Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Education Technology at Kennesaw State.
I enjoy spending time with my two children and wife!
You can email me at hokewilcox@gmail.com
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#1 by Theresa Robins on March 5, 2007 - 1:11 pm
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Hi Hoke, I am about to write a small grant for $250.00 through our PTSA. I want to incorporate podcasts into my social studies curriculum. Any suggestions for getting started and what equipment might I purchase with the $250.00? Thanks Theresa Robins
trobins@marietta-city.k12.ga.us or
tdcrobins@gmail.com
#2 by Hoke Wilcox on March 7, 2007 - 5:08 pm
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You have no idea how good your timing was! I have prepared this list and will basically add it to the blog tonight, but you have beaten me to the punch! Also tonight’s podcast just talks about nothing but podcasting! Another resource is the web site http://podcast.iliamna.net it has some good resources. It’s hard to say what is the best thing to do with your grant. Here are some options:
My setup costs around $400.00 with one microphone so that would be a bit out of what you are looking. I have included the links below for everything if you get adventurous!
For the $250…first a couple of questions….Are you Mac or PC …while that is not a bid deal it will shape how you do this! Do you have a web site you can store files…for example, if you put a file out on the web could I get to by going to http://yourwebsite.com/youfile.mp3 ? If so that is very good! Then you are in great shape…a decent set of USB microphones are about $50, the software to build th RSS that is necessary to post the podcast on itunes is $35.00. Sooo you are looking at everything you need for under $100 and that is pretty good stuff! If you need a web site to store you audio files they cost right around $100 a year. You can register any domain that has not already been taken! It is addictive thought…I have 5 domains myself!
I am more than happy to help any way I can, if you would like, I can come to your school and work with you and your class! I love to get back into the classrooms anytime I can it is a lot of fun! You can call me and we can chat about these options or just stop by the center! Just let me know ahead of time and I will be there!
Good luck and please let me know what I can do to help you!
Shure SM58
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_SM58-CN_content
estimated price with cable
estimated price $109.00
Alesis MultiMix 8USB
http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=37
estimated price
estimated price $149.95
dbx 266XL Compressor/Gate
http://www.dbxpro.com/266XL/266XL.php
estimated price $149.95
You also need the correct cables to connect the compressor/gate to the mixer board. If they have any questions, or would like to come by and talk with me, please tell them to feel free. We will be offering a 2 day podcasting class this summer too!