podcasting

Podcasting is an episodic audio broadcast that can be about anything. Sometimes people subscribe to podcasts, play them on their iPod, etc... Its kind of like radio.

Watch the video below to learn more about Podcasting...

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You will each create a series of podcasts. You will research, create, interview, and publish these podcasts. The responsibility will be yours.

I will assign some of you a topic (scroll down). The rest of you will choose your subject. You should choose a subject that you are passionate about.

Set-up Steps:
 * Create a soundcloud account. This is where the podcasts will be stored. Create the account as your name, not something like XOXOCheerleader272.
 * In Soundcloud you must follow "Seymour High Music" and "Brandt Schneider". This is how I will keep track of your podcasts. You also might want to follow your classmates. This creates a cool landing page to listen to the podcasts.
 * Write a blog post where you link to your soundcloud account AND write about your subject. Try to drum up interest in your podcast.

Create Your Podcast
 * You will create the podcasts in Garageband. I will teach you how to do this. Some instructions are here.
 * Take some time to watch the "Find out How" that Apple provides.
 * All podcasts must be longer than two minutes, but shorter than three minutes. No exceptions.
 * You must state your name in the podcasts as the producer.
 * Some pointers:
 * If you create opening music make a copy of the file so you don't have to record it again. You will use this copy for each broadcast.
 * When recording audio be sure to set the segment length to "automatic" so it doesn't cut you off.
 * Use the microphone effectively so everything is clear.
 * When podcast is edited you will export it to SoundCloud. When you are sure everything is OK, you must delete it from the iPad to save space.

Reflection
 * In ClassBlogmeister please answer the following questions:
 * What was the subject of this weeks episode?
 * What went well? What went poorly?
 * What will you do better next time?
 * Embed the podcast (get embed code from Soundcloud) in the HTML window of the blog article. Ask if not sure.

Assignments/Subjects: (this may change). Anita: Girls Swimming Kevin: Cross Country Jimmy: Football Lauren H: Band Lauren K: Girls Soccer Cindy: Volleyball Michael T: Boys Soccer Taylor: Cheer