Thing 20

Well, creating a podcast is pretty easy. I would say that it is easier to set up and create it than it is to talk clearly and professionally the first time through. I would recommend that a script be used and a couple of practices completed before a podcast is created. The next step is to add a video and digital pictures. OK, one thing at a time! This was painless...at least for the creator, now for the listener, that is another story.





Students would enjoy listening to podcasts of other students.
Students would enjoy CREATING podcasts especially if they were prepared aheaad of time. Kids are typicaly less intimidated than adults!
On what topics or for what units of instruction would I choose? Here are thoughts I attempted to include in my very first podcast!

IDEA #1
Children would enjoy creating a CHARACTER COUNTS Podcast to help young people understand the Six Pillars of character. A classroom of students could collaborate to create visual aids and posters related to the each of the character traits. A quick podcast each day could be shared with other classes also.

Trustworthiness
Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country

Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices

Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly

Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment


IDEA #2

When students prepare a science fair project, in addition to the board, a podcast could be saved and shared as instruction or an examples for future projects.
Part A. Talk about the Scientific Method
State the Purpose of your experiment - What are you trying to find out?
Tell what variable (something you will change/vary) will help you find your answer.
State your Hypothesis - your guess about what the answer will be.
Describe how you will change the variable you selected.
Describe how you will measure your results.

Part B Present Your Project
Turn your data into knowledge... then turn your knowledge into an outstanding display! Following are some important steps to consider for presenting your prodcast of your project.
1. Graphs and Charts - put the results in graphs and charts, take digital pictures and include these in your podcast.
2. Construct an Exhibit and talke pictures of all elements of the Display Make it fun, and show that you used the Scientific Method.
3. Podcast your Report - Tell the story of your project - tell what you did and exactly how you did it. Make sure to share where you gathered background information.


IDEA #3
Solve math problems; show how you can solve a problem in two or more different ways.


IDEA #4
Create individual little podcast book reviews with the goal of encouraging other students to read the book.


IDEA #5
Explain and demonstrate the steps required for any art project.