PodcastProject

Although the word “podcast” comes from the words “iPod” and “broadcast,” iPods really have very little to do with podcasting. Podcasts are simply recordings shared with other people over the internet. Some are professionally produced; others are made by amateurs. Some podcasts could be about news and current events; others could be just about whatever is on the creator’s mind at the moment.
 * Podcasting: What is it?**

Podcasting can also be a great way to share your learning with other people. This week's assignment is about learning how to use this tool so that you will be able to create podcasts in other classes.

I will play a short introductory video, and a few sample podcasts in class. Then I will demonstrate how the podcast editor in Garageband works. After that, you will create a short podcast of your own. You may work with one or two other people if you choose. Your podcast should introduce yourself (or your partner) and share information like: Use the [|Podcast Storyboard.pdf] to help you plan your podcast.
 * Assignment:**
 * 1) Where you are from (where you were born, the places you have lived, where you live now).
 * 2) Your family
 * 3) Your hobbies and interests.

After recording, experiment with adding sound effects, a music soundtrack, and using sound filters. I will demonstrate how in class. When you are done, you need to EXPORT the podcast to make it easier to hand in.
 * 1) Go to the SHARE menu
 * 2) Choose “Export Song to Disk”
 * 3) A save-as window will pop up; give the file a good name, and save it to your documents folder.
 * 4) Hand that file in to your class’s drop box, just like you would a regular assignment.