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[|introduction.mp3]Brockton High School's Podcasting Pilot Steps to Creating Podcasts with Audacity

1) Pick a topic and write up a script.  ·   It takes about 3 class periods to generate 60-90 seconds of quality podcasting.   ·   Students should rehearse several times and make any necessary edits before attempting to record.

2) Record the Podcast  ·   Using either a portable mp3 recorder or Audacity, have students record their work.   ·   Two students should be involved in the recording process, a reader and a technician who pushes all the buttons.  ·   Silence is not necessary but it should be quiet or background noise will ruin the recording

3) Edit the Podcast and Add Music or Special Effects  ·   Use Audacity to listen to the podcast and make any adjustments  ·   The envelope tool can adjust volume  ·   Use additional tracks to add music and special effects or splice several students recordings together.  ·   Once satisfied save the project.

4) Export the Podcast as an mp3 and Post to the web  ·   Select File and Export then save the podcast in the mp3 format.  ·   Upload the podcast to the Internet for everyone to enjoy!

Check http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/booklet.html for a helpful instructional booklet on how to create podcasts using a variety of programs. The information on Audacity starts on page 14

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