Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Creating Podcasts

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

3, 8

Overview

As an English/digital media teacher at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky, Jason Behler has found that his students become deeply engaged when creating their own podcasts, especially because he allows them great freedom in selecting their own genre and content. His students develop skills in collaboration and time management as well as technical and communication skills. Podcasting does not need to be confined to a class in digital media, and it does not require expensive equipment. Podcasting can be integrated into any content area to add spark to your lessons. This video has support materials that include discussion questions.

    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 3

    DLCS18.3.13

    Communicate key ideas and details collaboratively in a way that informs, persuades, and/or entertains, using digital tools.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.3.13

    Vocabulary

    • key ideas
    • informs
    • persuades
    • entertains
    • communicate
    • digital tools
    • collaborate
    • online environment
    • tutorial
    • artifact

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that digital tools are available that enable them to inform others.
    • that digital tools are available that enable them to persuade others.
    • that digital tools are available that enable them to entertain others.
    • how to locate directions or tutorials for working in digitial tools.
    • that communication has a specific purpose and audience.
    • that collaboration in digital tools can occur 24/7 in various locations.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • design communications using various digital tools that informs, persuades, and/or entertains.
    • locate and follow directions or tutorials for working with digital tools.
    • explain the purpose of an artifact they create.
    • collaborate with peers in an online environment.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • various digital tools are available to communicate key ideas and details.
    • directions or tutorials can be located online to assist with creation.
    • all communication has a purpose.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.16

    Present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.16

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • of the many mediums available to share content, some are more appropriate than others in given circumstances.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • design and present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • understanding your audience is as important as the content you are sharing or presenting.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.23

    Design a digital artifact to propose a solution for a content-related problem.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.23

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that often there exists many solutions to a problem.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • design an artifact to propose a solution to a problem.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • the presentation of an artifact can be as important as the solution.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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