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=__**Lesson Plan for creating a podcast**__= Any grade level, any subject Will take 4-5 class periods

=__**Learning Goals:**__= Research and write about podcasting Improving computer skills Learning to work in small groups to collaborate on a final project Using technology, applications, or software to record a podcast.

=__**Materials:**__= A computer with an internet connection Software for recording the podcast and a site to host the podcast Microphones for the audio recording of the podcast Sample of podcasts created by students and teachers

=__**Procedures:**__= 1.Watch "Podcasting in Plain English" to introduce podcasts to students (@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMgemQahuFM) and this video by 1st graders about making podcasts (@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzw63KRMAMY&feature=related)

2. Listen to podcasts created by other students. List any key information they included in their broadcast.
 * KidCast @http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/kid-cast-com/id211207101
 * Room 208 podcast @http://www.bobsprankle.com/blog/

3. Participate in classroom discussion of elements to be included in a podcast.

4. Work in small groups to brainstorm a podcast that is appropriate for the audience you plan to address.

5. Create a script or outline of content to be included in the podcast. Determine the length of the podcast and who will make the audio recording (or will this be a group venture) Turn this in to teacher before recoding podcast.

6. Record the podcast.

7. Upload podcasts to class blog.

8. Listen to other podcasts from classmates and complete a peer review.

=__**Assessment:**__= Using the Rubric below the students will be assessed on creating a podcast

Script or Outline- 15 points Podcast Content- 15 points Podcast Mechanics (Voice clarity, Organization, Team effort)- 5 points Completion of tasks- 5 points Peer review- 10 points

Total Points- 50