 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