Podcasts for projects
Reflections are a great way to tie up a unit of instruction and learning. Adding a "Podcast Discussion" can be the perfect venue for engaging learners while increasing enduring understanding(s) and accurate assessment. Use these suggestions and create your own!
1. Start with a project in mind. For example, students research (and write a paper) about a chosen career, historical event, or health issue.
2. Ask students to create a 'script' for a 2-3 minute podcast. It is meant to be short so the most important and pertinent information is included.
3. Remind them to rehearse and maybe do a few takes before they submit the final cast.
4. Post the assignment as a Question in Google Classroom.
5. Ask students to post a link to their podcast and a brief description. They should also listen and respond to at least two other posts. Suggest they respond to one with 0 replies before adding a second reply so all students get feedback.
Resources:
- Quick & Easy: Fast recorder via Vocaroo: https://vocaroo.com/
- More Options for Creation: YouTube.com ~ You need to create a channel.
- Click on your account profile and select My Channel to create your Channel.
- Select Creator Studio and then Live Streaming.
- You do need to verify your account (via text) and then set up a live stream. It can be run immediately and set as unlisted. It is a little involve the first time you use it. Not for the light hearted. Here's a video that helps you set up your channel.
Podcast Rubric: http://innoteach.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Podcast-Rubrics.pdf