Define the term Podcast Identify ways they are used Identify parts of a podcast Listening Activity Creating your First Podcast Locate podcasts that are of interest

to students

A Podcast is a free audio or video series – like a radio or TV show made for download from the internet

Podcasts can be listened to on Computers or on mp3 players.

Intro• Introduces the podcast / what it will be about• Generally has a short clip of music in the

introduction Segments

• The number of segments depends on the topics being covered in the podcast

Outro• Ends the podcasts, tells people what’s in the

next episode, and thanks them for listening• Generally ends with a short clip of music

Sounds Effects• Sounds used to enhance a Podcast

Audience applause / laughter Buzzers / Bells/ Alarms Various other sounds

Listen to the 2 Podcasts and complete the Listening Activity Sheet

Discussion about the Podcasts

In order for your podcast to be successful and appealing it must be well planned.

What is it about What order do you want to present things

in Intro / Outro Music

• what to use • how long)

Sound Effects• When• What kind

Last and most importantly

What are you going to say.• This should be scripted• Edited• Rehearsed

Before it is recorded!!!

Podcast Listening Software Audio Editing Software Importing and Editing Audio Tracks Recording Audio

Podcasts can be downloaded to your computer and played using software such as iTunes.

Podcasts can also be downloaded and played on many MP3 Players.

Use the links on my website (Canada Podcasts / Podcast Alley) to search for a podcast you would be interested in listening to. (Choose a podcast based on your interests / hobbies, etc.)

Complete the Activity 1 sheet with the required information

Be prepared to share with the class

We will be using a free program called Audacity.

Audacity is loaded on all of our school computers.

Visit one of the free music sites and download 2 tracks to your computer

Open Audacity on your computer Import Music to Audacity using the

Project Menu – select Import Audio option

Save your work

Experiment with the following features of audacity (under the Effects Menu) :• Timeshift • Cut • Fade In• Fade Out

Save your work

Audacity can be used to record your audio tracks, click on the red record button to begin your track.

In order to record you must have a microphone attached to your computer

Experiment with recording your voice Save your work