Creating an Audio Postcard [Podcasting Lesson Plan]

Students will learn what an audio postcard is, and will be able to develop observation ability by drawing from sensory information, practice using descriptive language and critique verbal delivery.

Students will learn how to edit different types of audio in the same clip and how to add music, ambient noise conversation and more.

**All that is needed for this activity is a computer or phone with ability to record sound, and a WiFi connection.

This lesson plan includes the Lesson Objective, Materials Needed, Warmup, Lesson Plan, Breakout Session, Key Vocabulary, Reflection, and Resources, including podcasts created by other students.

This lesson can act as both a stand-alone lesson plan or a part of a 12 week PBL podcasting class, offered as a bundle.

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