Creating a pod case was one of the most fun experiences that I have had in my graduate degree program at GMU. Why? Because. It was fun to hear your own voice, and have the safety of not being seen and editing.
Pod cast's are much like radio programs, but they are edited. They can be changed, re-recorded, inserted, cut, pasted, etc. etc. until it is exactly the way you want it. My partner and I encountered an issue in which I stumbled over a word. SO what did we do? We re-recorded it, cut out the old, and put in the new. Viola! Perfectly done.
The recipe for the perfect podcast
1 - 2 (maybe 3 or 4, if you have a large group of students) willing participants
1 interesting topic
1 computer or lap top
1 audio program (audacity is free and works well)
1 mp3 converter
Enough information to cover the time needed
1. Begin with your willing participants gathering information on their topic, and creating a script.
2. Once the base of the pod cast is created, allow time for the students to marinate and practice the information in their head. This is a good time for revisions and altering the script.
3. Find a quiet space for the students to sit and record their pod cast. During this process, look for signs of re-recording, adding effects, and altering sounds. If you do not see it, I recommend to give your students the advice to do this.
4. When the podcasts are complete, save time to share with everyone.
This recipe may be altered depending on your group of students and your taste. Make sure not to jump right in, but to preteach all of the skills necessary to be successful. Once you have done that, sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of enjoyment, engagement, and learning.
Love your recipe. I been marinating chicken everyday lately, so it was nice to see the word pop up outside the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Your recipe is great! I think it really breaks down the process and makes it seem achievable. I had no idea what went into creating a podcast and I think students might be overwhelmed by the idea. The recipe makes it wayyyy easier!
ReplyDeleteI loved the "Favor Flave" of this. I also love the tiltle of Poddy Casting, like "potty training." You do not want them to be crappy, right? I actually like doing the podcasts--that hard part is not making them too dull. I am sure as we all progress with these our skills, like anything we practice and reinforce, will improve so we can be the Julia Child's of the educational podcasting world. Great post.
ReplyDeleteCandice...I am stealing this recipe! It sounds like a perfect warm-up to my lesson:) Thanks so much for your creativity!
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