Podcasting’s most underrated: Vivian Vasquez
I met Vivian Vasquez at Podcasters Across Borders. At the time, I thought that Vivian was there in loving support of her husband, Andy Bilodeau (AndyCast). Who knew that she was soon to be Podcasting?
Vivian started the CLIP (Critical Literacy in Practice) Podcast in July 2006. It’s a natural way to share her incredible knowledge about literacy as it is practiced in different spaces and places, and to strengthen an established community (I’m guessing that makes her a pioneer). What makes Vivian extraordinary among Podcasters is that she isn’t just Podcasting; Podcasting is becoming a central way for Vivian to both communicate and educate. That is, Vivian is using Podcasts — both her own and others — as part of the syllabus for a course she teaches at American University.
Podcasting offers amazing opportunities to make a difference and Vivian is definitely finding creative ways to make it work for her and the community to which she belongs.
January 30th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
What an amazing honour Mark! Thank you so much. I also really appreciate the kind words and words of support ,not only on this blog but since I first started podcasting last July. I’m especially flattered given the other folks already on the list.
When I attended PAB last year I did so to support Andy’s podcasting hobby. Little did I know how much I would enjoy being a podcaster and imagining possibilities for using podcasting in varied ways for both teaching and learning.
Thank you thank you.
vivian
http://www.clippodcast.com
January 30th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Yay Vivian!!!
Andrea
January 31st, 2007 at 12:30 am
Thank you Andrea to you also for your ongoing support!!!
vivian
January 31st, 2007 at 1:27 pm
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January 31st, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Definitely. Good choice.
February 3rd, 2007 at 9:25 am
Vivian’s work is beyond inspiring as she continues to promote and encourage those around her with her kind sense of being and amazing intelligence. Here’s to you, Viv!
February 8th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Thank you Andrea, Charles and Carol! Your support is always much appreciated!!!
vivian