Downloading Audacity was easy, but figuring out how to use it was not so easy. After a few hours of "practicing" my co-teacher and I were finally able to record our podcast. We chose a lesson on the Gettysburg Address and did a demonstration of a read-aloud. You may listen to it here, but there are a few blips and hiccups; my first effort is FAR from perfect! All in all, I believe we did quite well. Click on this link to get to my Podbean page (That is one of several venues for publication that I explored.):
My Podcast
Once you get there, click on the arrow under "Debbie's Gettysburg Address".
You can view my script for this audio creation by clicking on the following:
Script
This was a difficult assignment to complete, but I feel encouraged that I can offer my students even more in the way of digital learning experiences. I also believe I will become more proficient at the process as I practice and perfect it and that I can model it, and, hopefully, transfer my new skills to my students. Equally important, I now have access to a large number of other podcasts that I may be able to use in my teaching; I can ask questions and comment on these podcasts, and others who view mine can do the same. I am a member of the staff development committee at my school; I now have a topic (and a skill) to offer as a workshop.
Debbie
