Week 2: Podcasts
Week 2: Podcasts
Unit: Podcasts
This week students complete their podcast episodes from start to finish. You will write and refine a full script, compose original intro music in GarageBand, record your episode using a microphone and Soundtrap, and edit the final product before sharing it with the class.
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Date | Topic | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Mon 3/23 | Write Your Script | Review script expectations and write a full podcast script — intro, main content, conclusion, and audio annotations — in Word Online. |
| 7 | Tue 3/24 | Intro Music | Layer 2–4 loops in GarageBand to create 10–20 seconds of original intro music and export it as an MP3. |
| 8 | Wed 3/25 | Peer Feedback & Final Script | Read two peers’ scripts and leave constructive feedback, then revise and finalize your own script for recording. |
| 9 | Thu 3/26 | Record Your Podcast | Set up the microphone and audio interface, then record your full script one section at a time in Soundtrap. |
| 10 | Fri 3/27 | Edit & Share | Rerecord any weak sections, edit out mistakes and balance levels in Soundtrap, then export and upload the finished episode. |
Graded Assignments
- Podcast Script (due Wednesday 3/25) — Your finalized script must meet all expectations and be ready for recording by end of day.
- Finished Podcast (due Friday 3/27) — Your recorded and edited podcast episode, shared with the class.
Late work will receive a one-time 20 point deduction.
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