Podcast+assessment

Today's Activities


 * 1) Download Audacity
 * 2) Download LAME
 * 3) Take tutorials on using Audacity
 * 4) Individual Practice
 * 5) Listen to a podcast []

A ¡[|How to Setup Audacity] – Video of how to set up Audacity (6 mins)

B ¡[|Editing tools in Audacity] – Video introducing editing tools in Audacity __stretching it out__ (2 mins)

C ¡[|Basic Editing with Audacity] – Video showing basic editing __tightening it up, take out long pauses__. (1 min)

D ¡[|Adjusting Sound Levels In Audacity] – How to change the audio volume __delete noises__ (3 min)

E ¡[|Importing and combining audio files] – How to combine two or more audio files in Audacity __insert music clips, fade in and out__ (5 mins)

F ¡[|How to save and export as MP3] – Video showing how to export in mp3 format for podcasting. (6 mins)


 * Intro**: introduces podcast with voice, music and/or blend of sound effects.
 * Bumper**: a short transition between speakers, topics or songs. "coming up....Bob gives us the latest news in the Tri Nations competition with this week's picks. It's all coming up on The Rugby Show".
 * Outro**: wraps up your presentation, could include credits or a "tune in next time."
 * Sound Effects**; music samples, music tracks, clapping etc

__  __ [] (free with  credit to musician) **Tips**
 * Prepare the questions in advance.
 * Keep questions open ended.
 * Provide accurate information.
 * Do not ramble, get to the point. Include quality content.
 * Articulate words so listeners do not have to strain to hear you.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Avoide noise (close the door, use a room with carpet, turn any fans off, etc)
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do not interrupt the person you are interviewing when they are answering.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Relax.