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Enhancing Literacy with Podcasting

Students will enhance their written stories by adding music, narration, and publishing them as podcasts.

Objectives

  • Students will use writing processes effectively.
  • Students will write to communicate ideas and information.
  • Students will improvise music to accompany their stories.

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Procedure

  • First, students will write a story.
  • Then, they will print a hard copy of their story.
  • Next,they will use the GarageBand program to add music and record their narration of their stories (see downloadable handout in Materials section below for directions on using GarageBand.)
  • Students then create a podcast that will ultimately be uploaded to the school website for open access.

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Materials

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Sunshine State Standards

  • LA.B.1.1.1
  • LA.B.1.1.2
  • LA.B.1.1.3
  • LA.B.2.1.2
  • LA.B.2.1.3
  • MU.B.1.1.2
  • MU.D.1.1.4

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NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students

  • Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
  • Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning.
  • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom
  • Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
  • Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

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