Novel+Podcasting

Presenter: Sarah DeMaria Time: 11:30 - 12:15 Room: 1101 Contact: Hempfield High School sarah_demaria@hempfieldsd.org

__**Description of Presentation**__ Novel podcasting is an alternative to what used to be book reports. In this presentation, I will show you the benefits of podcasting and the outcomes of novel podcasting as well as the procedure used to complete the assignment. I will offer resources and curriculum uses to podcasting in the English classroom. media type="custom" key="2958481" Resources:

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__**Presentation Notes**__ Podcasting is an efficient way to do oral reports. Meets needs of ELL and IEP students and offers a differentiated method of assessment. Addresses 21st century skill development and PSSA reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Procedure: Issues with podcasting projects
 * Students have 11 novels to select from. Students research authors of novels to determine which novel they will select.
 * Students meet in reading groups as they read the novel.
 * Students complete novel questionnaire.
 * Students use the questionnaire to write their script. Students are given script (sample posted above) to write or type.
 * Students find images.
 * Students upload images to Moodle for classroom use for podcast.
 * Students create podcast and hand in work through Moodle.
 * Transferring files - students should work on the same laptop for the entire project.
 * Timelines are extremely important! (Sample is posted above)
 * Have high expectations for student work completion and for final product

__**Suggestions from participants**__ PC users could use Audacity & Photostory. MAC users could use iMovie or Keynote (recording would have to be in one session in Keynote.)