MAKE+A+PODCAST

Steps for Creating a Podcast Using Audacity:

1. Click these links to download the Audacity Software and Lame plug-in to your machine:

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 * Once you have downloaded the Audacity software, you must download a plug-in file called LAME, which allows you to export your podcast as a .mp3 file. The LAME files for Windows and Mac are posted below, as well as the link to where the file can be downloaded from the internet. **


 * Lame DLL for Windows **


 * Lame DLL for for the MAC **


 * Or you can download it from: **

[|http://lame1.buanzo.com.ar/#lamewindl]

2. Click this link for step-by-step instructions with screen shots: http://robertsk8students.wikispaces.com/Steps+for+Using+Audacity

3. Save your finished podcast 2 ways: a) Save your final podcast first as an Audacity file. [File--Save Project As-- and select where you want to save it]; This allows you to open your podcast in Audacity and make any adjustments or changes you need to later. b) Save your podcast as an mp3 file. [File--Export--change file type to .mp3]. This condenses all sound tracks from Audacity to a single .mp3 sound file.

4. Upload your .mp3 podcast to a Web 2.0 tool, Photostory project, iMovie or Windows Movie Maker project, or directly to your wiki website!

__ I **mportant Tips to share with your students: **__
 * Allow the "music-only" track to play for at least 5-10 seconds before the voice track begins AND 5-10 seconds after the voice track ends. This will create a nice musical introduction and ending for your podcast. (use your shifter tool to move the voice track.)
 * Speak SLOWLY and CLEARLY (pronounce your words!). Wait at least 1 or 2 seconds (beats) between sentences. This will give your listener a chance to process (think about) what you are saying.
 * Use good reading expression! Change your voice to show emotion, excitement, seriousness, fear, etc. Do NOT read in a monotone, "robot" voice.
 * Don't be afaid to PAUSE for dramatic effect when appropriate!
 * PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE your script out loud BEFORE you start to record!!