Saturday, November 1, 2008

My First-Ever Podcast

As an assignment for my Technology class, I had to create a podcast based on a unit of study or a specific VA SOL. I chose the 2nd grade Science SOL, 2.6, about understanding weather. Please be kind with the comments. I am not used to using GarageBand, or Macs for that matter, but despite those limitations, I think it is pretty good. Maybe in the future, I'll have more experience with this format, and thus use it to its fullest potential. Here she is: 2nd Grade Weather Report.

While trying to figure out the ins and outs of GarageBand, I came across a helpful document produced by Penn State's Information Technology Services called GarageBand 3: Creating a Podcast. This tutorial contains major sections on recording and editing your audio. I found it especially beneficial when trying to delete portions of my track or moving a portion from one place to another. Apple's tutorial was a simple explanation of navigating around GarageBand, adding sound effects, and using the different voice tracks depending on whether you are a male or female. If I could recommend one tutorial over the other, I would have to say that Penn State's is more comprehensive and use-friendly for those with little to no experience with GarageBand or podcasting in general.


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