Podcasting 201: Flip Camera as Alternate Audio Source

In the 100-level podcasting courses, we used the built-in MacBook Pro microphone and Audacity as the source for audio files. (See Podcasting 103). Here’s an example of one of those files, from Podcasting 109. You’ll note some hum and a bunch of background noise. This course, Podcasting 201, is about a MacGyveresque hack that enables … Continue reading “Podcasting 201: Flip Camera as Alternate Audio Source”

Mayo Clinic Social Media Update

As I Tweeted earlier today, I had an opportunity this morning to provide an overview of Mayo Clinic’s social media activities to another division within our department. One of the things I enjoy about doing presentations like this is that as I update previous versions I can see where we’ve made progress in the intervening … Continue reading “Mayo Clinic Social Media Update”

YouTube 101: 7 Steps to Getting the Most Out of YouTube

In a way, this course isn’t completely necessary because: You’ve undoubtedly watched YouTube videos The interface in YouTube is so well designed that most people “get” it In fact, my daughter Rebekah just said, “Dad, you’re such a nerd. Seven steps to getting the most out of YouTube..who needs that?” But SMUG exists to provide … Continue reading “YouTube 101: 7 Steps to Getting the Most Out of YouTube”

SMUG Extension Class for LifeSource

Today I had the opportunity to do a presentation on social media for LifeSource, the non-profit organization that manages organ and tissue donation in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and parts of western Wisconsin. I had been asked to do this because of a presentation I had done for the Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications … Continue reading “SMUG Extension Class for LifeSource”

Using YouTube, Facebook to Promote Organ Donation

In my last post, I told about Bob Aronson’s dedication to spread the word about organ donation through social media, after having had a heart transplant in August. One of the things Bob’s done is start a Facebook group, where he’s inviting everyone affected by transplant to tell their stories. So whether you’re a transplant … Continue reading “Using YouTube, Facebook to Promote Organ Donation”