Podcasting
Edit & publish podcasts that include a combination of original narrative & interviews, as well as original and/or repurposed sounds and music in order to demonstrate learning, engage in critical analysis, examine issues from multiple viewpoints, conduct research and communicate findings, and/or reach a broader audience.
Audio Editing Tool & Tutorials
Soundtrap is an online audio editing tool that allows students to work on their projects from any device, anywhere. It has built in collaboration features, audio loops, sound effects, and so much more!
Video Tutorials
This video provides a tutorial on how to create a podcast with Soundtrap.
How to use the auto-transcription feature to transcribe and edit audio
How to use loops and sounds to bring your stories to life
How to edit by splitting audio clips, adjusting automation, etc.
Visit soundtrap.com/tutorials to access training resources and Soundtrap's certified educator course. *Note, the video conferencing tool is disabled for SFUSD students.
Project Ideas & Curricular Resources
Visit bit.ly/stlessons for lesson ideas organized by subject area.
Check out these curricular resources for podcasting in the classroom from Youth Radio and NPR.
Access YR's curricular how to make a podcast resources, which include resources on developing a podcast pitch, writing interview questions & conducting interviews, scripting and finding your voice.
Podcast Mentor Texts
Collaboration Resources
Collaboration
Print out and use these group role cards to facilitate a collaborative podcasting project where students design and create a podcast, including a logo and advertising campaign to grow an audience for their podcast.
Challenge your students to drive engagement by creating a podcast series addressing a theme or issue connected to their interests and passions, and to launch a marketing campaign to generate an audience for the podcast! As a group, use the resources below to create a podcast intro, a podcast logo, and a webpage for your podcast.
Developing Your Podcast
Graphic Designer - use the slide deck below to help you create the podcast logo for your group using Adobe Spark graphics. Check out these resources for educators from Adobe.
Project Manager - use the slide deck below to help you create an Adobe Spark webpage / digital portfolio for your group's podcast. Check out these resources for educators from Adobe.
Engage Authentic Audiences
KQED has invited teachers to join the KQED Youth Media Challenge: Let's Talk About Election 2020. Middle and high school educators across the U.S. are empowering students to share their take on issues that matter to them. Learn how your students can create and publish audio or video commentaries for a national audience.
Additional Curricular Resources
Check out this teacher's guide to podcasting from Listenwise!
Teachers_Guide_to_Podcasting_Listenwise.pdfCheck out this robust library of podcasting resources from Soundtrap.
Learn how to facilitate podcasting in the classroom with KQED Teach's online course: Podcasting with Youth Radio
Organize a field trip to 826 Valencia, where they will walk students through writing and recording a podcast!