Podcasts
A podcast is an audio recording that can be created individually or collaboratively. Its length typically ranges from 2 to 60 minutes, and it can be easily adapted to address different educational objectives.
Types of podcasts include:
- Storytelling Podcasts: These share personal, historical or fictional narratives.
- Explanatory Podcasts: These break down complex ideas or discuss current events. They often include interviews.
- Multilingual Podcasts: These are recorded using words in multiple languages. The purpose is often to teach listeners new words and explore cultural diversity.
Suggested materials:
- A device capable of recording audio (e.g. a tablet)
- An editing App (e.g. Canva, BandLab EDU, GarageBand, RODE Connect, etc. )
- A microphone (built-in or external for a better quality recording)
- A quiet recording space
- Optional: A portable recording booth
Production Steps and Tools
Before Recording:
- Listen to podcasts. Note the sound effects, structure, and speaker(s)’ inflection. Make a list of elements you like to include in your own podcast.
- Pick a recording and editing software that suits your skill level and equipment.
- Plan: Develop a topic or question your podcast will explore. Fill out the necessary planning documents. (in English and French).
During Recording:
- Do a quick sound check to ensure clear audio and sufficient sound levels.
- Limit background sounds. Here are some classroom setup ideas from RECITUS.
After Recording:
- Trim recording: Cut out any unnecessary parts.
- Add intro and outro music: Choose music that suits the intention of your podcast and respects copyright laws.
- Optional: Add sound effects and design an image to represent your podcast.
- Share your production: You may want to share your podcast with your class, school, or wider community using a platform like BaladoWeb.
Bilingual Supporting Documents:
Advice from the experts:
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Acknowledgements
We want to acknowledge and thank our partners at RECITUS for sharing their podcasting expertise and resources with us under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
