Several weeks ago, I challenged other would-be innovators to try something new. Take an existing PowerPoint presentation and mix it up with a podcast (for those of you who are already intimidated, a podcast is only an mp3 file). I asked folks to send in their links so that we could share.
Unfortunately, I’m still waiting to receive my first link. 
Meanwhile, I went ahead and did one myself. It’s not perfect, but it’s getting a lot of views and has already helped me to meet new people in my niche. I’d go so far as to call it a success. And I learned a lot (!) doing it.
Feedback is welcome, but please be gentle – it’s my first try too.
Here are my tips – things I learned from this first effort:
- If you don’t have some awesome software (Adobe CS4 comes to mind), you still have what you need. I used my Skype headset with microphone and Audacity (free). You can find out more about recording a podcast here.
- I recorded in my office (which is our safe room) without anything to dampen background noises, etc. The sound quality isn’t perfect, but it’s usable.
- I did the whole thing in two halves and married them together with Audacity. You can do a lot with that program – I took out a bit of my umming and hmming and uhhing, but could have made the whole thing a lot smoother with a little more time.
- I didn’t rehearse ahead of time, but it’s good to review your slides so that you can move quickly between slides.
- Remember to speak slowly – I forgot.
- This is really fun. I had a great time doing it and look forward to doing more of them.
After you record the audio, you put it online where SlideShare can access it (yes, you can do this fee without a web site too). Then you play the audio and move the little bars to decide when SlideShare advances the slides. Voila! Webinar.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy – now who’s going to join me?
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