Newscast Scripts!

Make sure you and your group members are sitting together to view this podcast!

This is your captain speaking...

As you've probably figured out, I'm out on a field trip today... that being said, I'm still on campus, and I will be checking in from time to time.

The same rules apply, even if I am not in the room.

Now that we're past that, here's your assignment for today.

First, I want you to click on the following link and fill out a survey. This is YOUR chance to tell ME how you think you're doing, how I'm doing, how the class is going, and all that other good stuff.

All except the last question is required, so if you try to submit the survey without finishing the questions, it will hold you back. Here's the link... you'll need to put your name and period, I will be giving out points for the completion of the survey.

Secondly, you'll need to come back to this blog to check out the PowerPoint in order to know what's coming next.

CLICK THIS LINK:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gMAjHaKcOaKfWvegWW27U-5A-zIwo0EswYZPs3abN5k/viewform?c=0&w=1

Okay, now that you've completed the survey, here's the next item you need to check out. This is the PowerPoint that will show you what's coming next, and a few examples to get you on your way. You will be working in groups, but for today, you'll be looking at this alone.

Please be sure to put your headphones in. If you need headphones, the OB's are on my desk in the computer room. When you're done using them, roll them up and put them back on that desk.



Remember guys, if you get through the slides with time remaining, check out Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CBS This Morning for more examples of a typical newscast!

Story Time!

Your mission today is simple:

Our eventual goal is to create a news-podcast, one that can be used for the Cactus Chronicle. Today however, you'll create a personal story in order to learn HOW to tell a story. Follow along with the PowerPoint to create your story...

... After you're done listening to the podcasts and reading the requirements, download the script template here:

Podcasting Day 2: Learning the IC Recorder/ Upload Process

There are three tutorials you need to review. One of them we went over in class, but it's uploaded, just in case you need a refresher... Here's the assignment, which is due at the end of class. Review the tutorials BEFORE you start the assignment!

And here's your assignment for today:
With a partner:

1. Create at least THREE audio files, (30 seconds long) and upload them to LPX
2. Edit the THREE audio files, to remove pauses, breaks, ughhhhhs, and other mistakes.
3. Show Mr. Bourland your results!

This is a quick overview of the Sony IC Recorder. This gives you insight into the functions and buttons on the device:

 Here's a quick overview of how to upload a voice recording to LPX:

Here's how to edit your audio file:

And here's your assignment for today, just in case you forgot:
With a partner:

1. Create at least THREE audio files, (30 seconds long) and upload them to LPX
2. Edit the THREE audio files, to remove pauses, breaks, ughhhhhs, and other mistakes.
3. Show Mr. Bourland your results!

Podcasting! Day One!

So... how is he supposed to get back to the spaceship? Is anyone thinking that right now?

Good news Children of the Corn! Podcasting is upon us! In case you missed our grand entrance to podcasting, or you just really liked what you heard in class, here's the link to the Dark Side of the Earth, presented by Radiolab...

http://www.radiolab.org/story/242184-dark-side-earth/

This podcast has three things, which make up a good podcast:

• Sights-- Yes, you can't see much in a podcast (it's all based on audio... duh), but if the podcast is good enough, it can create images in your head.

• Sounds-- I mean, it doesn't get any simpler than this... just see above. But really, some small but focused sounds can improve that visual, while stimulating other senses. 

• Facts-- Here's the heart of the story... in fact, it's the reason for the story. So if you've got the basic facts of said story, the sights and sounds should come naturally.

HOW TO POST YOUR BEATS!!!

You've come to the right place! Here's how to post your beats to your blog... it helps if you log in to your blog first!