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A. Teach content
B. Introduce the project to students using model podcast. You can use the one in this project or create your own.
1. You may want to have them explore podcasts through iTunes. Explain to the students that they too will be able to listen to their podcasts through iTunes. They will also be able to download the podcasts to their iPods. They do not have to have an iPod or iTunes to listen to the podcasts, all they will need is a computer.
2. If you have a data projector and a teacher PC, you can explore iTunes podcasts on your computer and play them through speakers that are plugged into the headphone jack so that the whole class can hear it. To subscribe to a podcast through iTunes, you must first have it installed on your computer. Download and install it here or have the IT wizards at your school install it on your computer.
3. Alternatively, students could download iTunes on their home computers and explore podcasts through iTunes.
C.. Model a mock interview (make this fun!) Idea- Invite a teacher into the classroom and have them role play a Grandparent with high blood pressure.
D. Have students derive questions for their Interview. Students should let their interviewee know that the resultant podcast may be used for educational purposes. Have the interviewee state that he/she agrees to have the conversation taped. Explain that students should only use their first names for safety reasons.
E.. Have students practice interviews with each other. Explain that it is important that the students respond authentically to the interviewee and do not just "read" their questions.
F.. Do a tutorial on Audacity (PC platform) or Garageband (Mac platform, part of iLife) in the classroom using a teacher PC and a data projector.
G. Have students complete their interviews. Students will need to capture the audio using Audacity or Garageband (links above). This can be accomplished in a variety of ways: 1.) Students could call their interviewee on the teacher PC using Gizmo and the resultant interview could be used for the podcast 2.) Students could use their home computers to capture the interview by using Audacity or Garageband and interviewing their interviewee in person 3.) Students could use their home computers to capture the interview by using Audacity or Garageband and interviewing their interviewee via a landline phone with the speakerphone turned on. The microphone would need to be placed close to the speakerphone. 4.) Students could use their home computers to capture the interview by using Audacity or Garageband and using Gizmo, a free Voice over Internet Protocol program to complete the call. 5.) Many .mp3 players now have voice recorder function. Students could use their .mp3 players to record the interview.
H. Finally, students should edit their interview and add music using Audacity or Garageband. Note that copyright is very important regarding the addition of music to podcasts or vodcasts. "Fair Use" law in an educational setting allows 30 seconds or 10%, whichever is less, of a song to be used for classroom projects. Note that Audacity requires .wav music files. Students may be unfamiliar with music file types and may assume that they can download songs on iTunes and just use them...not so. To play it safe regarding copyright law, podsafe music should be used. Resources for this are denoted below. Have students export their final projects as .mp3 files. Music files may need to be converted to the correct type. This can be accomplished using any number of free software programs that convert files and iTunes can be used to do this.
I. .mp files could be placed on the web using free services such as Odeo Studeo or PodOmatic. In this way you will not have to deal with .xml files or web server upload. This online software could also be used by students to capture their audio for the interview as well. Alternatively, place the .mp3 files on a web server (consult with your IT wizards). Write the .xml file that will allow the podcasts to be downloaded and used in iTunes. Place the .xml file in the same folder (directory) as the .mp3 files. Obtain the URL for the .xml file and subscribe to it in iTunes. Done. Songs will download into iTunes and students can listen to them on their PCs, in the classroom, or on their iPods.
***Technology Needed- Teacher PC, microphones or at least a computer with a built in mic (most have these), free software- iTunes, Audacity (PC), Garageband (Mac), space on a web server, and possible help from your school's IT wizard(s) or someone who understands audio editing and/or uploading files to web servers.
***Helpful Tutorials-
Audacity Tutorials (PC): From SourceForge, from Dan Eliot, from the "How-to-Podcast-Tutorial", and from the Technology School of the Future
Garageband Tutorials (Mac): From Apple, from Comtech Lab, and from Atomic Learning
Podcasting Tutorials (General): From About-Radio, from the "How-to-Podcast-Tutorial", and from Wise-Women
Contact: Joselyn J. Todd, Cary Academy
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS (NETS) FOR TEACHERS
Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology
operations and concepts.
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| Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers: | |
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| Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. Teachers: | |
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NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS (NETS) FOR STUDENTS
Social, ethical, and human issues
- Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
- Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
Technology productivity tools
- Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
- Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Technology communications tools
- Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
- Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Technology research tools
- Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
- Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
- Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
Subject specific standards will depend upon the project content focus.
III. Rubric
PodSafe Music: PodSafe Music Network, PodSafe Audio, and Creative Commons Audio