Podcasting, Day 2

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:




Okay, so you know the assignment, you've got the script downloaded, you've got three class periods to do it... but you're probably wondering... If I'm going to record my story one time... How am I going to edit all the spots that I mess up on? Check out this tutorial... trust me, you'll get the hang of it in no time!




 Good Luck! Remember your deadlines! Record quickly and efficiently! This will be the last BIG grade of the quarter!

Welcome to Podcasting!

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.

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It's time for our next competition! This will involve a partner and a script... Choose wisely!