podcasts!

OK, it looks like I am all set to make podcasts of each lecture

• the echo360 software receives a feed from my room microphone
• it takes periodic screenshots of my powerpoint slideshow
• then uploads the mp3 file to itunesU
• students registered in the course can then access the file either directly from itunes or via a link on the calendar of webCT
• students can fast-forward through the lecture to key parts
  

Let's see how well it works! Should help students who must miss a lecture, or want to review before exams. Let's hope it does not reduce attendance :(