November 30

Today we are going to begin talking about Internet Research (see link to list of search engines in the sidebar). If we have time, at the end of class you will get some time to begin research for your podcast.

Podcast Steps

1. Proposal
2. Research
3. Storyboard
4. Edit/Review
5. Get/Make Audio
1. Record voiceover
2. Find music, sounds, interviews, etc.
6. Make Podcast
7. Process/Upload

Homework

• Group that handed in Proposal: Refine it per our conversation
• Groups that did not hand in Proposal: MUST hand in by next class
  

November 16

Class Assignment

• Click on the Comments link for this entry.
• Choose "Other" under Choose an Identity and enter in your first name.
• Tell me which podcast you listened to.
  
• Type 2 paragraphs in the Comment field: what did you like and what did you not like about the podcast? Be as specific as possible.

Steinhart Aquarium - Audio Exhibit Tours

Homework

• Split into groups of 3.
  
• Decide on a topic. It can be either:
• Redo one of the Steinhart Aquarium audio tours
• Choose a topic of your own - something that you know something about and can teach a "general audience" about.
• Write a 1-2 page proposal that includes:
• Topic title
• Group members
• Description: Explain what your topic will be about. Use specifics to clarify exactly how you will approach it.
  
• Outline: Break your topic down into sub-topics, each with a brief description and how long it will last.
• How will you make your podcast interesting to your average listener?
• How will you use multi-media (images, sounds, music, interviews, etc.) to enhance your podcast?
• Submit the proposal in Word (or .pdf) to my E-mail account (on the right under Contact:) before class on the 30th.
  
  

November 9

WELCOME!

Welcome to the first class - this is your class Blog. I will be using it to post class notes, links and homework. It is also a place for you to post comments or respond to questions.

Comments: NEVER place any personal information (like last names, age, date of birth, etc.) in your comments!!

Homework

• Please fill out the following survey on computers.
• Go to the Apple Learning Interchange website and subscribe to one of the podcasts listed. If you do not have iTunes on a computer at home, or another program for listening to podcasts, do it with a friend, or ask your teacher for permission to use the computer lab.