Tech journals, blogcasting, disruptive technologies, etc.

The other day, I awoke from a snooze with an idea for using technology in my work place: blogcasting.

Actually, I'm not sure if that is a word, but I'm combining two of the more popular technologies of today, blogging and podcasting. My idea was to create a combination of a podcast and a blog to give ELL (English Language Learning) students a motivating way to practice their English with native speakers and other students outside the classroom. I'm currently working out a plan to propose to my colleagues to see if they are interested in participating.

Additionally, I have found a link to a directory of educational technology journals. Interestingly, there is a journal called Language Learning and Technology. One of the stories is about using podcasts, focusing on the idea that podcasts and Internet telephony are 'disruptive technologies' that will soon change the way mainstream teaching takes place.

Therefore, there is literature in peer-reviewed journals suggesting that I go ahead with this idea. But will I (or my colleagues) come up with the idea that hooks the students into participating, or will this simply be another brainstorm that goes nowhere? I hope it's the former.