Lesson+7

==Lesson # Seven : == ==Title of lesson: My Radio Show! ==

Click on the following recording to hear my instructions!
==I recorded this using a program on my computer called Audacity, but you guys will use Vocaroo and I will show you an example of this at the bottom of the page! == media type="file" key="Lesson 7.mp3" width="240" height="20" ==Description of lesson: == ==At the beginning of this unit each of you chose a state that you would like to visit and did some research on it! For this lesson I would like each of you to look at that state again! We are going to pretend that we are radio show hosts that are encouraging others to travel to our state of choice! We will be doing this through a tool called podcasting. At first this may seem kind of scary, but I promise that I will walk you through it and everyone will do great! I know each of you and your enthusiasm and am looking forward to hearing each of you talk about the state you have chosen to research! ==

Assignment:
==For this assignment we will be using a tool called Vocarro. This website will allow you to record your 'radio show' and I will provide the tools that you need to do this in the classroom. Each of you will be recording a mini-radio show (about 2-3 minutes long) about a state that you think everyone should visit and the reasons why. I ask that you use the state that you chose originally in this unit since you have already done research on it and will be able to be more convincing when using a state you are familiar with. First you will create a script (write down what you want to say) so that you have an idea about what you are going to record. ==

In your podcast you need to:
==﻿Create an introduction. In this introduction tell us your name and explain that you are encouraging people to take a vacation. Then tell us: ==

*Go to the bottom of this page for my example of a podcast!*
==When you are finished with your assignment I will post it to our classroom wiki so that each of you can listen to others and your own. Your parents will also be able to access this fun assignment! == ==Resources/materials needed: ==

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==<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">( <span style="color: #0ba0d0; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">At the bottom of this page you will find my example of what your podcast should be like! <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">) == ==<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">Technology reflection: == ==<span style="color: #0ba0d0; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">I am extremely excited for this lesson! As a student I would have loved to have created my own radio show. I think that this piece of technology gives students the opportunity to not only practice their speech and language, but it also is a lot of fun. This project will enhance what they have learned about their state and then they can listen to other students talk about their states of choice. Podcasting is something that has exploded over the last few years and it really gives everyone a voice. There a professional podcasts, college podcasts, classroom podcasts, and recreational podcasts. The list really goes on! ==

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">Evaluation:
==<span style="color: #0ba0d0; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">My concerns for this lesson are that students may feel anxious about recording themselves. I will help them to create a script in class so that they don't come to a loss for words. Hopefully each student can enjoy being a radio-show host for a day and maybe they will even find a passion for something new! My other concern is for time. We have to share tools in the classroom and hopefully we can get through everyone in a timely matter. Overall, I am really looking forward to hearing each students radio show. ==

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">My Example! New York City:
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