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Module 1

Podcasting

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Objectives for this unitIn this unit you will learn how to:> Research a topic> Plan and write an appropriate script for a podcast> Record and edit a podcast that is suitable for a particular

audience > Review other people’s podcasts and provide feedback> Make changes to your own podcast based on feedback

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The Assignment> You will be using ICT to research a topical issue using

information form various sources.> You will include opinions from your classmates about the topic.> You will plan your podcast and write a script for it.> You will record and edit your podcast.> You will review other people’s podcasts and have yours

reviewed.> You will make any changes necessary or create a new podcast

in response to the feedback.> You have to complete three separate tasks.

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Task 1

> Research your chosen topic.> Collect information from various sources.> Interview your classmates to find out their opinions.> Write a script for a two-minute podcast.

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Task 2> Record your podcast.> Edit the podcast.> Add features such as background music, sound or

video effects.> Add titles and credits.

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Task 3> Review several of your classmates’ podcasts.> Let other students review your podcast.> Make changes to the podcast to take account of the

feedback, or …> Create a new podcast to respond to the feedback

you have received.

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Timings> Each section of the assignment takes around two

hours.> You need to save everything that you make and

put it into a separate folder.> Your folder will be assessed at the end of the

assignment.