What is a podcast anyway?<\/h1>\n
Podcasting takes the best of a classic medium — radio — and puts that power in the palm of your hand. And in the palm of your neighbor’s hand. Heck, everyone’s hands. Podcasting makes great conversations, research, and storytelling available in an on-demand, on-the-go format that fits well into busy lives. All you’ve gotta do is tell a story, get it on tape, put it online, and share it with others.<\/p>\n
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Podcasting how to:<\/h1>\n
In realistic busy teaching terms, let’s look at how to get started podcasting with students by planning, recording, editing and sharing a podcast.<\/p>\n
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1. Planning<\/h2>\n
First off, figure out why you and your students want a podcast. What’s the payoff? What stories are y’all trying to tell, and why is podcasting the perfect fit for them?<\/p>\n
Different stories require different structures, and thus different ways of planning.\u00a0 Here are some examples:<\/p>\n
Podcasts in one voice:<\/h3>\n
Stories like a This I Believe<\/em><\/a> essay, a book review, or a narrative require a script.\u00a0 Students will want to draft and revise their story, starting with a hook to really capture their audience.\u00a0 These types of podcasts often start with an introduction to the host and a conclusion thanking the audience for listening.<\/p>\n StoryCorps<\/em><\/a> is a great example of an interview or conversation style podcast.\u00a0 These types of podcasts require some thought about the questions you will ask.\u00a0 Students will want to draft some questions, but they’ll also want to practice follow-up questions.<\/p>\n Podcasts like Dorothy’s List<\/a><\/em> use many voices to tell a story.\u00a0 These require both a lot of planning and the flexibility to incorporate the words and ideas of others.\u00a0 Students will want to script portions of the podcast that introduce guests and their ideas and summarize and synthesize their words.\u00a0 They will also want to have great questions and prompts for those they interview.\u00a0 This format will require a lot of editing!<\/p>\n NPR offers a plethora of resources for teachers and students, including the Teaching Podcasting: A Curriculum Guide for Educators<\/a>.\u00a0 In it, they share these questions for focusing student stories:<\/p>\n What is my story’s driving question?<\/p>\n What is the story NOT about?<\/p>\n How will I ensure my story is fair to the people and ideas it represents?<\/p>\n How will I engage my audience — and hold them?<\/p>\n What are my dream ingredients?<\/p>\n What will the audience remember when it’s over?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n There is also a guide for students<\/a>, perfect for self-directed learners!<\/p>\n If this all seems like too much planning to start with.\u00a0 Start with a very small class podcast like one of these:<\/p>\n Do it do it to it do it. <\/p>\n Podcasting is so much more rewarding than I thought it would be. https:\/\/t.co\/4SriUGttEQ<\/a><\/p>\n Also, consider vlogging! https:\/\/t.co\/ca3SIWQP9U<\/a>#vted<\/a><\/p>\n — Jessica Lahey is on Threads as teacherlahey (@jesslahey) January 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nInterviews and Conversations:<\/h3>\n
Podcasts in many voices:<\/h3>\n
No matter the format, remember these questions:<\/h3>\n
Overwhelmed?\u00a0 Start Small!<\/h3>\n
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