Mon, 28 January 2008
BRAINcast 20: Streaming Video

First it was VHS, then DVD, now STREAMING VIDEO.  This podcast is going to focus on one of the recent technologies, streaming video.  Cynthia will enlighten you on what streaming video is all about as well as some of the streamed videos available at the Library @ Mohawk.

Hosts:  Cynthia and John, Library @ Mohawk staff

Music:  Provided by Uhort (http://www.uhort.no/) and performed by Dj Fantacy.

Time:  2 minutes, 49 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast020_StreamingVideo.mp3
Category: Streaming Video -- posted at: 11:57 AM
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Mon, 19 November 2007
BRAINcast 19: Social Networking: Facebook or MySpace?

Welcome to our Social Networking podcast.  Cynthia and Nahren discuss two of today’s most popular social networking scenes, Facebook and MySpace.  Tune in as they explore, a little bit of what both social networking scenes have to offer!

Hosts:  Cynthia, Nahren and John, Library @ Mohawk staff

Music:  Provided by Uhort (http://www.uhort.no/) and performed by worldbeyond.

Time:  6 minutes, 17 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast019_Facebook.mp3
Category: Social Networking -- posted at: 9:34 AM
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Mon, 29 October 2007
BRAINcast 18: Fiction @ Mohawk, A Podcast All About Reading! (Part 2 of 2)

Welcome to part two of our reading podcast.  Cynthia continues with her recommendations on some of the various genres of wonderful books available at the Library @ Mohawk.  Sit back, relax and enjoy as Cynthia grabs your interest and discusses some great reads.

Hosts:  Cynthia and John, Library @ Mohawk staff

Music:  Provided by Uhort (http://www.uhort.no/) and performed by erniesbernie.

Time:  5 minutes, 54 seconds
Direct download: BRAINcast018Part2.mp3
Category: Reading -- posted at: 8:54 AM
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Mon, 15 October 2007
BRAINcast 18: Fiction @ Mohawk, A Podcast All About Reading! (Part 1 of 2)

This two-part podcast features some of the various genres of wonderful books available at the Library @ Mohawk, as well as recommendations on some great reads.  So kick back and enjoy, there's nothing better than a nice hot cup of coffee, a comfy chair and a good book.

Hosts:  Cynthia and John, Library @ Mohawk staff

Music:  Provided by Uhort (http://www.uhort.no/) and performed by erniesbernie.

Time:  9 minutes, 43 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast018Part1.mp3
Category: Reading -- posted at: 12:39 PM
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Thu, 13 September 2007
BRAINcast 17: TheBRAIN Unplugged!

On September 17th, the Library @ Mohawk will be launching a new and improved BRAIN! Listen in to this week's podcast to get the full and complete tour!

Hosts: John and Jenn, Library @ Mohawk staff

Music: provided by http://www.uhort.no/ and performed by Vidar Karlsen.

Time:
6 minutes, 14 seconds

Direct download: braincast017.mp3
Category: tours -- posted at: 4:04 PM
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Fri, 15 June 2007
BRAINcast 16: Finally! A podcast on podcasting!

Sixteen Library @ Mohawk podcasts, each of them about library resources and new technologies, and we've not yet done a 'podcasting' podcast? Outrageous! Well we've rectified that this week with an exciting venture into the world of podcasting, including a little behind the scenes info from the people who put BRAINcast together.

Hosts: Larry and Francesca, Library @ Mohawk staff

Links: www.libsyn.com, www.ourmedia.org, http://odeo.com, www.podomatic.com, www.apple.com/itunes, http://ipodder.sourceforge.net, http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/

Music by: GradLab and Uhort.no

Time: 7 minutes, 58 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast16.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:33 PM
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Wed, 16 May 2007
BRAINcast15: Wild and Wonderful Wikis

What's a wiki? A wiki is a collaborative website that is easy to maintain, and this week, we're entering the wild and wonderful (and often weird) world of wikis. We'll discuss Wikipedia, the pros and cons of wikis in general, how/when a wiki can be used, and how to set up your own wiki! Here are the links to the sites you'll hear about in our podcast:

http://pbwiki.com/

www.mediawiki.org

www.wetpaint.com

www.seedwiki.com

Hosts: Sue and Larry, Library @ Mohawk Staff

Music provided by http://uhort.no and performed by Grad Lab and Muvo.

Time: 8 minutes, 4 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast15.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:45 PM
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Thu, 19 April 2007
BRAINcast 14: All Roads Lead to the Brantford Library

On this podcast we'll uncover the secrets of the Library @ Mohawk's Brantford Campus Library. Listen as we show you around, discuss the major programs offered at this campus, and tell you how the library resources and library staff can help with your projects and your coursework. All roads may not really lead to the library, but in our opinion, they should!

Hosts: John and Francesca, Library @ Mohawk Staff

Music provided by http://uhort.no and performed by Grad Lab and DashNbeyond.

Time: 8 minutes, 10 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast014.mp3
Category: tours -- posted at: 1:46 PM
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Wed, 21 March 2007
BRAINcast 13: Second Life is What You Make It!

Do you have a Second Life? Well Mohawk College does, and we can't wait to tell you all about it! In this week's podcast we'll discuss Second Life basics, and speak to Wayne MacPhail, the creator/designer of Mohawk's Second Life property. Find out more about this fully interactive online environment that's taking the real world by storm.

Hosts: Francesca and John, Library @ Mohawk Staff

Music provided by http://www.pacdv.com/sounds, http://uhort.no and performed by Grad Lab.

Time: 12 minutes, 54 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast013.mp3
Category: New technologies -- posted at: 11:23 AM
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Wed, 7 March 2007
BRAINcast 12: Making Common Sense of the Learning Commons (at Stoney Creek Campus)

Skilled trades and apprenticeship programs are the name of the game at Mohawk College's Stoney Creek Campus, and the campus library is no exception! We'll take you on an uncommonly good tour of the Learning Commons, find some common ground and share some good old common sense. Common cliches abound in this, our latest audio tour. Come join us for an uncommonly pleasant stroll.

Hosts: Gaye and John, Library @ Mohawk Staff

Music provided by http://uhort.no and performed by Grad Lab and Tamazite.

Time: 8 minutes 59 seconds

Direct download: BRAINcast12.mp3
Category: tours -- posted at: 3:25 PM
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