Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to give you a step by step instructional tool that will help you achieve success with your podcast. This manual can also be used for future purposes in podcasting ventures.
During our lecture we’ve been talking about how to successfully plan and execute a podcast, how to come up with a topic, and the necessary applications you need to put this together. Please follow this outline to guide you on your way…!
Task
You and your teammates will create a 3 series project on "Global Issues that Affect our Society". This podcasting project will be due on May 19th, 2017. You will have two class periods given to you to help you collaborate with your partners. For the things you do not finish in class, you will have to organize your time with your partners. Feel free to ask each other and me any questions you may have on our blog page: http://lenguas6uaem.wikispaces.com/ or email me directly at: nias_franklin@hotmail.com.
Process
STEP # 1 – Equipment
Connect your computer / laptop using an ether connection. You may also use your cell phone, however, using your cell phone will consume megabytes, if not used with WIFI. 
Make sure you have a good microphone on your computer. If the audio is low or muffled, then you might have to consider purchasing a microphone at any Tech store i.e. Office Depot, Steren, etc. - If you are going to use video then have a webcam on hand.
Now for all of your software needs. First, log on to Google and then download the program: http://www.audacityteam.org/download/- Next, you can read the operations manual of Audacity when downloaded or you can watch some tutorials about it by clicking on the links:
http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/audio-podcasting/audacity-part-1.html
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nias-franklin/episodes/2017-04-05T21_01_51-07_00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXB8FsazaJc
Once you are familiar with the application of Audacity, create a podcast account with Podomatic at: http://www.podomatic.com/home_login/login. This will be the website where you will publish your podcasts for your teacher and those who you want to listen to your work. For additional information click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuq-Q_KCvYg.
STEP # 2 – Podcast Procedure
- First, you and your team need to choose a topic that we’ve discussed in the classroom about Global Issues. Once you have chosen your specific theme (Culture/Tradition / Political / Social), do some research about the topic.
- Make sure your topics are truthful and interesting! Here are some websites where you can find interesting info on each of the topics:
Issues in Mexico
Global Social Issues
http://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/global-issues-overview/
Global Cultural Issues
http://www3.sympatico.ca/dpaulschafer/HotTopics.html
Global Political Issues
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/what-are-the-10-biggest-global-challenges/
NOTE: If you use any other website for citation, make sure it is a reputable one! Do not use Wikipedia. It is not considered a reliable source.
Second, you have to put all of your ideas together onto a script in the form of an outline for your podcast. Please make sure to write out your script on Microsoft word and print it. Practice your speech several times with each other before you record. Once you are satisfied with everything, then proceed with your recording. Remember, you can edit your recording if need be. - Be sure to use Audacity editing software to edit your recording. In your recording you should have, music, pauses, introduction and conclusion, introduction of members and guests, etc.
- When you publish your recording on Podomatic.com, consider to have a logo or symbol that represents your team and also your topic. You can find royalty-free images on:
https://www.diigo.com/list/edelgado1313/pictures-tools
STEP # 3 – Publish your Podcast
Once you have created, edited, and are completely satisfied with your podcast series, publish it onto your Podomatic account. Then, email your podcast links to your teacher who will listen and give you feedback. The teacher will then publish your podcast links onto our blog page, http://lenguas6uaem.wikispaces.com/
Evaluation
Your Evaluation Rubric can be located at this website:
https://edorigami.wikispaces.com/file/view/Publishing+-podcasting+rubric.pdf
Conclusion
If you have any other questions regarding anything on the process of creating your podcast then feel free to leave a comment on our blog page or email your teacher directly at nias_franklin@hotmail.com
Good luck and get excited about doing these podcasts! Hopefully, they will be just the tip of the iceberg in your knowledge and exploration of podcasting…
Credits
Thanks to...
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Teacher Page
There is also a Word Doc. of the manual at your disposal. Please request it from the teacher.