Try-Podcast

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So now it's your turn!

Would you like to avoid frustration?

Follow these steps to an easy podcast!

At a MINIMUM, visit the "MUST SEE" links in the SEE ME examples.

THEN:

1. Write your script series (bear in mind the audience). Start with an introduction of the show (the name, the date and the episode number). Then give a brief overview (or purpose) of the show. Record the content. Recap the show and invite the audience to listen to the upcoming show.

2. Find a 5-10 second piece of music:

[|http://www.freeplaymusic.com] or @http://www.sounddogs.com/

3. SAVE the piece of music on your desktop (you will use it twice, once in the beginning and once in the end).

4. Open Audacity.

5. IMPORT your opening music.

6. Open a new track and record your podcast.

CHECK THE VOLUME OF YOUR VOICE RECORDING!!

7. Open a new track and Import your music (again).

8. Adjust the tracks (so that they play in the right order)

9. Fade in and out the music.

10. Export the file as an MP3 onto your computer.

11. Upload the file (just as you would a picture file).

12. Put a brief title and annotation under the podcast.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT
1. Create a **series of THREE** podcasts. This is one assignment that can, BUT DOES NOT HAVE TO reflect your unit. The podcasts can be geared at your students, your parents, or both! They can be instructional, inspirational, or be an example for your students to emulate. Once you have created the podcasts, upload them to your wiki with a brief annotation.

2. Find (or create or modify) a lesson where the students can create a Vocaroo recording as their product for the lesson. Create one sample Vocaroo and embed it in your wiki in the lesson where it belongs so students know your expectations (this is an EXAMPLAR recording).

= = =Other Resources=

[|GarageBand ~ iWeb] [|Podcast Maker] [|ProfCast][|Working with Audacity] (Mac & Win) [|Configuring audio on a Mac] [|Personal web testing server via Mac]

Windows XP [|Working with Audacity] [|Installing LAME plugin ~ Audacity]

Resources for Sounds: 1. Find Sounds - http://findsounds.com/ (free sounds that you can download) 2. Sounddogs - http://sounddogs.com/ (library of sound effects that can be purchased royalty free). 3. Partners in Rhyme - http://www.partnersinrhyme.com/ (many free sound effects and music loops)

Resources for Music: 1. Podsafe Music Network - [|http://music.podshow.com] (music that is free for use on your podcast. You have to sign-up as a podcaster). 2. Podsafe Audio - http://www.podsafeaudio.com/ (music that you can download and use for your podcasts).

=Other Web Resources= [|Podbean.com] [|The Education Podcast Network]//(Educational Podcast directory sorted by subject area)// [|The History of Podcasting]//(An ever growing account of how podcasting began)// [|iLife Tutorials]//(If you use a Mac, this is a great resource for podcasting tutorials)// [|Gcast.com]//Free podcast hosting. You can even record your podcasts over the phone!)// [|http://podcastpeople.com///(a] simple web-based service that allows individuals to create audio and video episodes, write blog posts, and interact with their audience all on the web) //[|Educator's Guide to Podcasting]//from Chris Champion - teacher and host of [|Teen Computer News]). //Podcasting Wiki// //[|Podcasting in the Classroom]// [|Podcasting News] (great search engine to podcasts) [|HandoutPodcasting.pdf]//Provided courtesy of EdTechinnovators [|Edtechinnovators.com]// http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21814_1 (another excellent article on podcasting in schools)

Although many podcasts contain only music or only speaking, most are a creative mix of voice, music, and sounds. Some now include video or photos. There is a wide variety of content, such as National Public Radio programming, a university lecture, an international news update, a band’s newest music, or an individual’s enthusiastic view of a political issue. Podcasts range in length from a few minutes to several hours.

WHAT DO I TURN IN?

When you get ready to turn in your assignment, PLEASE send me the links to the specific wiki pages where I will find your podcasts. Also, send me the link to your lesson where you had the students create a vocaroo and don't forget to make an exemplar vocaroo for your students to listen to as a model of what you want them to create. So, you should be sending me all three of your exact wikisites where I can find each of your podcasts (they might be found all on one page).