INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE TO PODCAST ASSIGNMENTS

Going Further

Record your audio using zoom or your phone then put your podcast together using a free podcast editing software. 

  1. Watch this 22-minute tutorial on how to create a high-quality podcast on your iPhone or Android using the free podcast app “Anchor.” 

  2. Write the script for your video.

  3. Record yourself reading out your script using your phone or zoom.

  4. Find free creative commons music and sound effects online to use in your podcast. 

  5. Anchor has lots of free options to use, but you can also find many free, creative commons sound effects and music clips online.

  6. Edit your footage together using Anchor.

  7. Add a cover image to your podcast. 

  8. You can use Canva to make cover art like the tutorial suggests, or you can simply upload an image of your choosing.

  9. Publish your finished podcast on Anchor and submit the link to Canvas.

The above video tutorial explains how to create a high-quality podcast on your iPhone or Android using the free podcast app “Anchor.”

Students might encounter the following questions through this assignment:

  • Does a spoken podcast script differ in content from a written essay? How much, if at all, do I need to alter my writing style for a podcast? 

  • How can sound (including sound effects and music) be used to enhance my argument?

  • How do I record a podcast? What are ways I can use audio editing software to make a higher quality podcast? 

  • What role does audio editing serve in making a compelling argument? Can I make an equally compelling argument if I simply record myself reading my essay as opposed to creating a podcast episode with multiple audio clips, sound effects, and background music?