Unit+Plan

=Unit Plan Three using Podcasting/Vodcasting=

Title of Unit: Using a podcast/vodcast as a research project.

Author: Andy Schultz

Subject: ESFY – How to be successful in higher education

Duration: Three-fifty minute class periods with homework.

Unit Plan Objective: Students will learn how to create a podcast/vodcast as a replacement for a written research paper. Students will put into action the information they learned through unit plan two – “Parts of a great research paper.”

Materials Needed: High Definition video camera, Apple Computer, Garage Band software, iTunes, Video Camera, Mp3 recording device and Internet access.

State Standards/Benchmarks address A.12.1 Use common media and technology terminology and equipment A.12.3 Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information A.12.5 Use media and technology to create and present information B.12.3 Locate and access information sources B.12.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format D.12.3 Respect intellectual property rights

Procedures: The students will be shown how to use the computer and video equipment along with Apple’s Garage Band software. Finished project examples from past classes will be shown to the students for further information. Students will then pick a research topic and conduct the necessary research. The students will then use the gathered research and create a professional audio or video cast. Project presentations will be given to the class for final grading.

Assessments: See attached Rubric