Tomorrow I head to PodCamp Toronto to speak on Saturday. This will make my 6th Podcamp experience (PodCamp Toronto 2, 3, 4; PodCamp Montreal 1 & 2, PodCamp Boston 4) and I’ve got some tips for those who are new to the PodCamp experience.
10 Things PodCamp Is:
- not just about podcasting
- an unconference for new and social media
- free (in most cities)
- a great place to learn
- open to anyone to present – just sign up
- relaxed in attitude
- just as exciting in the hallways and at meet-ups
- wonderful for bringing avatars to life
- filled with interesting folks
- inspiring
Rule of Two Feet:
- This rule of PodCamp is that you are free to leave any session at any time if you are not learning anything from it. Don’t stay in one spot if you’d rather be somewhere else. It’s OK. No one will be offended. Off you go!
5 Essential Things to Bring to Podcamp:
- Business cards – you’ll be meeting a lot of people
- Breath mints – see #1
- An open mind
- Comfortable shoes
- A smile
5 Optional Things to Bring to Podcamp:
- Media creation devices: camera / video camera / audio recorder
- Laptop / smart phone
- Water bottle
- Knowledge to share freely
- Courage to talk to strangers
More Info:
- My session: Saturday, February 20 @ 3:30 PM in room RCC 201 & brief podcast about it here.
- List of all the sessions at Podcamp Toronto
- Podcamp Toronto 2010 schedule
- Check out podcamp.org for more information about Podcamp, including upcoming and previous cities,
- Check out my video interview about the history of Podcamp with it’s co-founder, Chris Brogan.
See you there!
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1 Dean Whitbread // Feb 19, 2010 at 2:25 am
… and leave all your lists behind.
2 40deuce (Sheldon Levine) // Feb 19, 2010 at 12:47 pm
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RT @PodCampToronto: RT @adelemcalear Here are my essentials for Podcamp Toronto: [link to post] #pcto2010
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3 DanCosgrove (Dan Cosgrove) // Feb 19, 2010 at 12:52 pm
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4 uberVU - social comments // Feb 19, 2010 at 1:07 pm
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5 HeatherLeson (HeatherLeson) // Feb 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm
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Great list RT @PodCampToronto: RT @adelemcalear Here are my essentials for Podcamp Toronto: [link to post] #pcto2010
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6 iangordon (Ian Gordon) // Feb 19, 2010 at 2:33 pm
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RT @HeatherLeson: Great list RT @PodCampToronto: RT @adelemcalear Here are my essentials for Podcamp Toronto: [link to post] #pcto2010
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9 Ruth Maude // Feb 23, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Adele thanks for a great session at Podcamp Toronto 2010. I posted a recap on my blog today. What will happen to my websites when I die?
10 Adele McAlear // Feb 23, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Thanks Ruth for doing such a great wrap up of my session!
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