My mom asked me what I learned in grad class a few weeks ago...I know, I'm almost thirty and she still asks me that. Maybe it's because she's in grad school too, and she is currently taking a "Nursing and Technology" course, which is lovely because somehow I always end up on the phone with her for 30 minutes listening to her ask questions and tell me what research shows about technology and online learning. I always end up saying, Mom. I know. Seriously. I'm living it. Some of the articles points I agree with, but others I totally disagree with...I guess that's a whole other conversation.
Anyways, I was telling her about podcasts, and she started asking me all sorts of questions, because the hospital where she works is into finding the latest technologies that will make the hospital run smoother. When I explained that podcasts were audio, and the benefit was that they were mobile if downloaded into an iPod or MP3 player, I think I lost her interest. She works with elderly, like patients in their 70s, 80s, and 90s, with congestive heart failure. She thinks they are better off with visuals...so the audio portion of podcasting didn't appeal to her or her clientele. I had a funny image in my head of my mom trying to explain what a podcast was to a 90 year old patient with heart issues....funny to think about. I guess it just goes to show you that podcasting isn't for everyone...but then again, I've heard of some hip' old grannies who like to surf the Internet. Maybe those are the ones my mom should be talking with about podcasting.
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