Lesson+Plan+-+Podcasts


 * Library Lesson Plan: Student Podcasts**

Grade Level(s): Undergraduate college students

**Prepared by:** Max G.


 * Overview and Purpose:**

This podcasting workshop will be given in the CRMM Art Library classroom to undergraduate students from the NYC School of Art. In the workshop, students will be able to: > These podcasts will primarily be used for classroom study, collaboration and discussion. Should the students choose to make their work available to the public, the podcasts will also function as an ongoing enhancement for museum programs and collections.
 * Record pre-written essays or narratives into sound files, then edit for podcasting.
 * Post the podcasts on CRMM's website for other students' and patrons' leisure listening and academic research.
 * Educational Standards:**
 * The information literate student identifies a variety of types and formats of potential sources for information. (ACRL Standard 1.2)
 * The information literate student synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts. (ACRL Standard 3.3)
 * The information literate student validates understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with other individuals, subject-area experts, and/or practitioners. (ACRL Standard 3.6)

**Objectives:** //Specific skills/information that will be learned//
 * Students will be able to record written material into sound files.
 * Students will be able to edit audio files into a narrative for presenting in a podcast.
 * Students will be able to post their podcasts on the library website.
 * Students will be able to use their podcasts to collaborate on class discussion and assignments.
 * Essential Question**: How does technology affect the way we view/perceive/experience/interact with art today?


 * Materials Needed:**

For instructor: For students:
 * Computer with audio editing software, recording device (microphone), access to projector.
 * Worksheets/exercise guides to be distributed to students.
 * Students will have access to computers with audio editing software, recording devices

1. Students will be able to record and edit sound files (from numerous sources, if necessary) into a coherent narrative using audio editing software. 2. Students will be able to convert the edited sound files into mp3s.
 * Assessment:**

(Instructor will have given an assignment to students two weeks previous to the library podcast workshop that details the basis of their podcast content. Students will have a choice of narrating one of their own essays related to the museum collection or topic in art history, or alternately select a subject in the school, library or museum's community for an interview.)
 * Activity:**

1. Students will record their pre-written content with audio editing software such as Audacity. They may use the library's digital resources or their own computers. Library staff will be on hand for assisting in the editing process. 2. Students will convert the final edited files into mp3 format for posting onto the library's server. 3. Wrap-up: At the close of the workshop, students will have the opportunity to listen to their peers' work and discuss the process of making podcasts.


 * Notes:**