6+Podcast+Lesson+Plan

=** Lesson Title: The Power of Images Podcast ** = ** Objective ** The student will be able to create a podcast that demonstrates his/her understanding of how images can be manipulated Students will participate in lessons in which they will learn the skills necessary to create a podcast.
 * Methods **

They will work on individual projects and use peer-coaching techniques to assist each other.

Differentiated instruction techniques are used and students progress at their own pace.

Attention is given to individual learning styles This project integrates language arts, health, financial literacy, social studies and technology as well as other areas depending on the topic.
 * Interdisciplinary Connections: **

Technology is integrated throughout the project in both gathering and communicating information. Step 1: Students write a proposal for their topic to be approved. The proposal must consist of 4-5 sentences and give a idea of what he/she plans to say.
 * Activities/Assignments: **

Step 2: Students will write a script.

Step 3: Students will use iMovie to record their voice.

Step 4: Students will search for or create images that communicate the ideas in their script.

Step 5: Students will import pictures from iPhoto and use the Ken Burns effect to add emotional emphasis.

Step 6: Students will add transitions and titles to finish their work.

Optional: Students may use GarageBand to add a music track.

The completed iMovie podcast will be saved as both a large and a small QuickTime movie. The goal is to post the movie on the school website.

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 * Sample Podcast Project:**
 * Assessment Methods: **
 * || **3** || **2** || **1** || **0** ||  ||
 * Essential Question || Essential question is evident || Essential question is
 * Content || Accurate information and succinct concepts are presented. || Accurate information is provided succinctly. || Some information is inaccurate or off topic || Information is inaccurate. || ||
 * Voice/Sound Quality || Student’s voice is clear with no background noise and distractions. || Student’s voice is clear with minimal background noise and distractions. || Student’s voice is not clear with minimal background noise and distractions. || Student’s voice is not clear with background noise and distractions. || ||
 * Music || Music enhances the mood, quality, and understanding of the podcast. || Music provides supportive background to the podcast. || Music provides somewhat distracting background to the podcast. || Music is distracting to podcast. || ||
 * Graphics || Graphics enhances the quality, and understanding of the podcast. || Graphics are supportive background to the podcast. || Graphics are somewhat distracting background to the podcast. || Graphics are distracting to podcast. || ||
 * Copyright || Follows copyright guidelines || Follows copyright guidelines || Use of copyrighted works is questionable. || Copyright infringement is obvious. || ||
 * Technology || Effective use of the software & hardware || Good understanding of how to use the software & hardware || Little understanding of how to use the software & hardware || No understanding of how to use the software & hardware || ||