STEP FOUR: How to Podcast

Learning Goals

PART ONE1. Download and set up Audacity.2. Learn ‘how to podcast’.3. Listen to a podcast.

PART TWO4. Type transcript5. Add intro, bumper and outro / research any answers you require.

Each group member has a role IT expert – download Audacity and set up

ready for use. Typist – have the transcript typed by end of

period. Researcher – find a podcast for the group to

listen to. Researcher – find music you could use. Find

Indian names you could use. ALL – take a tour on how to use Audacity.

Research answers to questions. Add intro and outro to your transcript.

How to Podcast?A journey from idea to production and Flashing 12 to Pro.

Podcast

A Flashing 12 is...

a person with no technical inclinations – the name comes from the fact that when you walk into their house their VCR is Flashing 12:00, because they can not figure out how to program it. 

A podcast is...

An audio file published to the web along with a news feed, letting users subscribe to a series of shows and download them automatically. Podcasts are a collection of files, such as audio MP3 files or other media files, referenced in an RSS 2.0 news feed as enclosures.

A podcaster is...

the process of publishing audio files, typically in MP3 format, along with news feeds so that listeners can download them and listen to them on their computer or portable digital audio player. The name comes from iPod and broadcasting. Podcasts took hold in August of 2004.

Uses of a podcast...

1. Talk Shows2. Music Shows3. Interviews4. Story Telling5. Tutorials6. Directions7. Virtual Audio Tours8. Commentaries9. Sportscasts10.Sporting Events11.Audio Walking Tours

12.Religious Sermons13.Foreign Language

Lessons14.Board Meetings15.Travel Promotions16. Independent Artist

Demos17.Political Debates18.Educational and

Instructional Purposes19.Books Aloud SOURCE: http://www.feedforall.com and http://www.podcasting-

tools.com/podcasting-uses.htm

You will contribute to a...

SOURCE: http://www.cafepress.com/cp/moredetails.aspx?productNo=19162753&pr=B&showbleed=false&colorNo=1&tab=1&Zoom=2

Each group will aim to...

An intro A bumper An outro Sound effects

Submit a group transcript. Save recording as an MP3.

http://misswilson2010.wikispaces.com/Podcast%20assessment

PRODUCE A PODCAST INCLUDING:

DUE: MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER (BACK-UP TUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

TYPIST: Transcript...

Mr. Schiff: For nearly a century, the FBI has been fighting the hard fight. The Historian at the FBI is Dr. John Fox...

Dr. Fox: "Congress, in 1908, stopped the Secret Service from doing investigations and the Department of Justice was left with a problem. It needed an investigative force and so Charles Bonaparte, the Attorney General, created one that summer."

Mr. Schiff: It was July 26th, 1908. Dr. Fox says initially, the responsibilities of this new agency were varied...

Dr. Fox: "You had a mix of criminal violations; there were some national security concerns."

Mr. Schiff: Dr. Fox says the small force was authorized by Congress to cover about two dozen crimes...

Assignment Glossary

Term Definition Sample

Intro a fully-produced introduction to your podcast presentation, consisting of voice, royalty-free production music, and/or an exciting blend of sound effects.Introduce your podcast at the beginning and end of the show. Remind listeners who and what they are listening too. This is your opportunity to establish your audio brand.

“Podcasting from Austin, Texas -- the live music capital of the world and home of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, country music singer Willie Nelson, and the University of Texas -- this is The Bike Show, a weekly podcast about bikes and the people who ride them. And now here's your host, author and bike expert -- Bob Johnson!”

Bumper a short transition between topics or between songs.

"Coming up ... Bob gives us the latest news in the mountain bike world along with this week's top five bike websites. It's all coming up on The Bike Show!“

Assignment Glossary

Term Definition Sample

Outro (or Extro)

wrapping up your presentation -- which might include credits (writer, producer, etc.), legalities, the URL of your web page, or just a simple "tune in next time.“

“Tune in next time.“

Sound Effect

Music samples, royalty-free music tracks, clapping,

SOUND: http://www.sound-effects-library.com/ http://www.digital-sound-effects.com/ (selection available on <> or produce your own)MUSIC: http://www.podsafeaudio.com/ (free with credit to musician)

IT EXPERT: Getting Started

Download Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/beta_windows

Download LAME Take tutorials on using Audacity Listen to existing podcasts

http://index.podcast.com/ Group Practice Save draft

Getting Started: Audacity Tutorials

Audacity 1.2 Tutorial by Dan Eliot – Learn how to open and edit a WAV file, and save the result in an MP3.

How to Setup Audacity – Video of how to set up Audacity

Editing tools in Audacity – Video introducing editing tools in Audacity

Basic Editing with Audacity – Video showing basic editing

Adjusting Sound Levels In Audacity – How to change the audio volume

Importing and combining audio files – How to combine two or more audio files in Audacity

How to save and export as MP3 – Video showing how to export in mp3 format for podcasting.SOURCE: http://www.digitalpodcast.com/podcastnews/2006/05/19/five-steps-to-free-podcasting/

Audio Recording Tips

The location should relatively quiet. Articulate words so listeners do not have to

strain to hear you. Provide accurate information. Do not ramble, get

to the point. Include quality content. Short and snappy answers.

Length of podcast (suggest no more than 3 minutes)

Provide original content to attract listeners. Think about ways that you can make your

podcast unique and stand out from similarly themed podcasts.

SOURCE: Sharon Housley of FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com/podcasting-tips.htm

Thursday

Last lesson to prepare and practice. Record Podcast Monday 20

September Period One.

Assessment Criteria

Meets Standard

Exceeds Standard

Includes supportive views of arranged marriages. (positive)

Includes fears/reservations/problems of arranged marriages. (negative)

Correctly identifies 3 Indian wedding customs.

At least two participants comment on each custom identified above.

Authentic – plausible answers, Indian names used, research evident, facts.

Style – evidence of sound editing (sound effects, music), personality of each character comes through.

Possible Questions: Arranged Marriages

How did you become engaged? Did you protest against your arranged marriage? Why or why not? Do you think you/they are a good match? Should marriages always be approved of by family and/or society? Should marriages outwith your own caste be acceptable if you are

in love? Should life partners be chosen on their ability to move a bride up

a caste? Or by the dowry offered? What are your thoughts on love? Do you believe in love at first

sight? If you had a choice what would you prefer? Do you know how many love marriages there are in India? Do you expect this marriage to last forever? Are there many

‘arranged marriage’ divorces? If you were living in another country do you think you would

maintain the same marriage values as your parents? Will you arrange a marriage for your children?

Possible Questions: Customs

What were your responsibilities in preparation/during the ceremony?

What did you enjoy most about the ceremony and why?

Many of our viewers have no doubt not attended an Indian wedding. What are some differences they could expect to see/hear?

Research

A place to start: http://www.indiamarks.com/guide/The-Culture-of-Arranged-

Marriages-in-India/961/ http://erasmus-in-india.blogspot.com/2005/09/arranged-

marriages.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arranged_marriages_in_India http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/culture/features/11621/

index2.html

http://www.english.emory.edu/Bahri/Arr.html http://www.kamat.com/indica/culture/sub-cultures/