Poetry+Podcast

= Poetry Podcast =

A podcast is an audio or video recording that can be downloaded through the internet. Podcasts are cool because they enable you to record your own voice on a digital file and then share it for everyone to hear. This assignment asks you to create your very own podcast. It's easy! All you have to do is follow the instructions below.

But first, check out my podcast! Just hit the play button below.

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You will be creating a recording of one of your favorite poems from our poetry unit. Please make sure to include the following items in your podcast:

1. Your name 2. The name of the poet 3. The name of the poem 4. A VERY short description of why you chose that poem 5. A reading of the poem

To create your recording, follow these directions:

1. Open GarageBand on your computer. 2. Click on "File" and then "New". 3. From the list of options, click "Voice." 4. Write your first name and last initial in the "Save As" box. 5. On the right hand side of the screen, you will see several options for your recording. Choose "vocals" and then choose whatever effect you desire. For my example above, I chose "No Effect." Please make sure we can clearly understand your voice. 6. When you are ready to record, hit the red button at the bottom of the screen and speak into the microphone (you'll want to find a very quiet place to do this so there isn't any background noise). 7. When you are finished recording, hit the red button again. Note: hitting the "play" button (the arrow) will stop the red line from moving. 8. To listen to your recording, move the red line back to the beginning of the screen, and hit the play button again. You should hear your voice. (To delete a bad recording and do it again, just click on the recording and hit the "delete" key). 9. When you are happy with your recording,