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What is PodcastCon Cruise?
PodcastCon Cruise follows the open space/unconference model and focuses on one topic: podcasting. This format allows participants to suggest and facilitate sessions, resulting in an event that appeals to the interests of the participants. No keynote speakers; no long and boring formal sessions. The informal nature of PodcastCon permits participants to come and go as a particular session fulfills its usefulness to them. Think of it as multiple round tables. In addition to scheduled topics, participants also have the ability to create adhoc gatherings to investigate particular topics in more depth. You can discuss podcasting 24-hours per day if you choose.
Please note that this is an evolving process and times and topics are subject to change until finalized.
Most exciting is that this conference combines the opportunity to expand your podcasting knowledge with expanding your horizons by sailing to the Bahamas. Tentatively, mornings will be free to explore the port, and sessions will take place from 2-7 pm.
How Does it Work?
Topics for the sessions are suggested by participants. You may suggest a topic or offer to facilitate a discussion. Look below for suggestions and/or go to the sidebar and click on contribute to add your own suggestion in the appropriate area of this wiki. Onboard, in addition to the pre-arranged sessions, there will be the opportunity to organize adhoc sessions as the need becomes necessary. For example, you might find a point brought up in one session that you feel demands further discussion. You can set a time and place to meet and pursue that discussion. There is plenty of space to meet on the ship and it's easy to suggest that a group get together over meals to engage in discussion.
How May I Help?
Fortunately, using the cruise ship as a venue takes care of some of the logistics like food, beverages and space.
However, we could still use assistance in the areas listed below. Please add your name to the job that interests you.
Badge Design
Can you quickly put together a badge that can be used online and perhaps on giveaways?
Promotion
Can you promote PodcastingCon Cruise on your podcast and/or blog?
Can you get the word out on other media to attract participants? - Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Facilitators
Are you passionate about a certain aspect of podcasting and willing to share your expertise by facilitating a session?
Is there somebody you would like to see offer a session?
Sponsors
Know anybody who would sponsor T-shirts, giveaways, printing, shipping, cocktail hour, lanyards, door prizes, etc.?
What's the schedule?
All podcasting all the time is the motto of PodcastCon Cruise. If you arrive Thursday evening, you can start meeting with your fellow podcasters over dinner or for drinks.
On Friday morning, there will be round table discussions with the possibility of product demonstrations.
The Tentative Itinerary
December 3 - Possible meet-ups for dinner.
December 4 - Morning -Round Table discussions - location TBD. (This is an optional event.)
Noonish -Board the NCL Sky
Afternoon - free-time, possible mini-gatherings (Will start a list here of those interested in both the morning sessions and wanting to gather in the afternoon.)
Evening - Welcome Cocktail Party (time TBA)(included)
December 5 - Morning arrival in Nassau - free time in port
2-7 pm Sessions
December 6 - Morning arrival at Private Island - free time in port
2-7 pm Sessions
December 7 - Morning - Ship docks in Miami
Suggested Session Topics
Please feel free to add your suggestions (password is skycruise) or sign up to facilitate a session in the Who's Coming section of this page.
Your first podcast
Audacity beginners/intermediate/advanced
Garageband beginners/intermediate/advanced
Pod Safe Music
Make your own music
Voice techniques umm, ah, and..
Podcasting on a budget
Video Podcasting
Podcasting and Wordpress, Joomla, etc.
Mic techniques
Promoting your podcast
Getting repeat listeners
Equipping your studio
Podcasting and education
Audio Production
Monetizing your podcast
Interviewing techniques
Recording remotely
Phone interviews
Must-have software
Who's Coming
Please add your name to the list by using the edit button below. Scroll down to the Who's Coming Section and add your info to the list. Use the hash marks using the first entry as an example. Then hit the save button below.
| Who's coming | podcast/blog url | Suggestions, facilitate, help out | Need roommate/car pool | |
| Theresa Russell | podcastconcruise (at) gmail (dot) com | http://www.cruisebugchatter.com | I am taking care of logistics. | no |
We would like to record/videotape sessions to make them available to the public. By participating, you agree to allow the use of your image, dissertation writing, sessions for non-commercial purposes.
You also agree not to videotape or record for commercial purposes.
