Remote-Learners: Don't forget to watch the video at the bottom of this page to see how to do this Techttoo at home.
Techttoo description: Write, produce and record an 5 minute podcast like NPR Story Corps
Introduction
To earn this Techttoo you must...
- Make sure you have GarageBand installed on your MacBook, if not, go and see the tech department.
- Find someone in your class that is willing to be interviewed for five minutes.
- Using "Studio A" connect your MacBook to the mixer by using the USB cable.
- Perform a mic check to make sure you have everything set up correctly.
- Create a 5 minute podcast (like the ones listed at the bottom of this page) that will be uploaded to our iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify accounts.
- Use the questions below for your interview.
- Make sure to introduce yourself and your guest and thank them at the end (do NOT use full names).
- Add the intro and outro to your podcast in GarageBand. (You can download them below)
- Export your podcast from GarageBand as an MP3 and put it in the folder below.
- Create a Proof of Work video.
What you need to work on this Techttoo...
A MacBook with GarageBand installed.
Use the questions listed below...
Download the Intro and Outro using the link below
Use the questions listed below...
Download the Intro and Outro using the link below
Possible Questions:
You should let the person see what questions you want to ask them before you start the interview so that they can prepare a few thoughts about what they want to say.
You DO NOT need to ask every question -- just enough for a 5 minute podcast and you can come up with your own questions, which is usually . (The book listed below has a ton more questions in it.)
You should let the person see what questions you want to ask them before you start the interview so that they can prepare a few thoughts about what they want to say.
You DO NOT need to ask every question -- just enough for a 5 minute podcast and you can come up with your own questions, which is usually . (The book listed below has a ton more questions in it.)
- “What are you proudest of?”
- “What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do?”
- “Who has had the biggest influence on your life? How?”
- What are you especially good at?
- Describe a time when you were mad?
- Have you ever committed a random act of kindness?
- What would you like to do but can't do yet?
- Can you tell me about one of the people who has been kind to you in your life?
- What do you feel most grateful for in your life?
- When do you feel peaceful and calm?
- Who is your hero and why?
- What are some of the most important lessons you've learned in your life?
- When were you brave?
- What rules at school don't make sense to you?
- Can you tell me about someone who had a big influence on your life?
- Can you describe one of your happiest memories?
- What's your favorite lunch?
- What are you worried about?
- Can you tell me about one of your most difficult memories?
- What is one of your greatest accomplishments in life?
- Do you have any regrets?
- What does your future hold?
- What is your favorite things to do with friends?
- What are you excited about?
Download and use these intros and outros for your podcast...
Videos you MUST watch...
Videos you SHOULD watch...
Channels you should check out...
Books you should check out...
Websites you should check out...
Student-Made Examples...
Remote-Learning Instructions
How to finish this techttoo...
(you must turn in the .MP3 file of your podcast and the Proof of Work video)