Here are some helpful tips for helping your students learn all the skills they need to create a podcast. What kind of podcast do you want to create? Who will be your audience?
Attached here is the complete guide as a PDF: https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/teaching-podcasting_FULL-VERSION.pdf
Learning about Podcasts
Overview: The difference between a scripted and Q&A podcasts. Try to begin by listening to some of your favorite examples, and discover what subjects interest you. https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/podcasting-overview.pdf
Planning Your Podcast
- Choosing the topic: Narrow down the topics, or use prompts to encourage students to be creative. https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/choosing-a-topic.pdf
- Planning the story: How will you engage the audience? How will you structure it? https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/planning-the-story.pdf
- Brainstorming sounds: What sounds will you need to record for the podcast? https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/brainstorming-sounds.pdf
Podcast Production
Recording Practice: Let the students familiarize themselves with podcasting equipment. https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/recording-practice.pdf
Interview Practice: Students should practice asking engaging questions with each other. Remember to introduce yourselves! https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/interview-practice.pdf
Checklist for recording; Make sure students have everything they need to be successful! https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2018/11/checklist-for-field-recording.pdf
Want more information? Check out this link for the full article from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2018/11/15/662116901/teaching-podcasting-a-curriculum-guide-for-educators
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