Content Making for Radio and Podcasts
With the push for schools to create authentic learning experiences by integrating digital technologies and project-based learning into the classroom, busy teachers carry the burden of learning, planning, teaching and assessing topics outside their expertise. We have created a comprehensive programme that takes students through the audio content production process and reduces the amount of time teachers need to spend planning, preparing and organising these projects.
You can download a FREE activity from Content Making for Radio and Podcasts here.
Why audio media?
- Aotearoa has more radio frequencies per capita than anywhere in the world and were early adopters of podcasting.
- Audio is cheaper, faster and uses fewer resources to create than video projects.
- Your local community access radio station is keen to support and broadcast student-created content!
Easy for teachers!
- This comprehensive resource reduces the amount of prep needed to teach and assess students in different settings & combined classes.
- A great option for flipped and online learning with resources students can run with.
- Alternative assessment opportunities for students who excel in different settings.
- Ideal for cross-curriculum integration and composite classrooms.
Great for students
- Audio production and editing are valuable real world skills.
- Students will have a broadcast-quality product they can add to a digital portfolio.
- Using accessible technology means students can keep creating content outside the classroom.
- There are opportunities for youth involvement with local Community Access radio stations.
Beneficial for schools
- Minimal technology investment is required.
- Showcase student podcasts on your school website.
- Students will have the skills to create ongoing school shows.
- Collaborating with local Community Access radio stations provides new extra curricular options and opportunities for students.
What is included?
- This resource has broken down the project into eight topics.
- There are 39 mix-and-match activities teachers can pick and choose from based on students level, subject and assessment requirements.
- The 45 pages of handouts reduces prep time.
- With 11 detailed PowerPoints full of audio examples, links to external materials, embedded videos and documents, in-class and online presentations are ready to go!
- Example assessments are included to be updated based on the level and subject being assessed.