Digital Storytelling: Book Reviews Using Garageband
To begin:
Practice: Practice using Garageband by creating a podcast
Click on Garageband Tutorials on the left for video explanations
Complete Podcast Script for book - hand in to Ms. Belle for feedback
Start recording script in GarageBand
Creating your Podcast:
Podcast Reflection Questions
Content Questions
1) Did the podcaster give you a good idea of what the book was about?
2) Did the podcaster give a good desription of the characters? Give an example. Were there any characters about whom you wanted to know more?
3) Does this book remind you of another book you have read? If so, how? Can you recommend a good read to follow up on this book?
4) What questions do you have about this book for the podcast writer?
Technical Questions
1) What was effective about the sound effects/music used in this podcast?
2) What was the best aspect of this podcast in regards to pacing, volume, length, or other technical aspect?
- Review how to set up the recording headphones or microphones
- Learn to use Garageband
- Learn where to Save
- Learn how to create New Podcast
- Learn about Tracks, Split, Track Editor, Loop Browser, New Basic Track
Practice: Practice using Garageband by creating a podcast
- Listen to the loops and jingles
- Add some to your podcast
- practice splitting and re-arranging
Click on Garageband Tutorials on the left for video explanations
Complete Podcast Script for book - hand in to Ms. Belle for feedback
Start recording script in GarageBand
Creating your Podcast:
- Open your Garageband Book Review file
- Record your voice by reciting the book review script.
- Play your voice tracks back to check for accuracy and volume.
- Add jingles or other sound effects that may enhance your book review.
- SAVE OFTEN.
- When you're done with your podcast, export as an .mp3:
- Click Share > Export Podcast to Disk.
- Choose .mp3 from the drop-down menu. Click Export.
- Save the .mp3 to your Desktop.
- Drag the .mp3 to the Group Folder in your dock. (Click 2014 > Drag .mp3 into Drop folder)
Podcast Reflection Questions
Content Questions
1) Did the podcaster give you a good idea of what the book was about?
- What engaged you about the plot?
- Was the podcast organized in an easy to follow manner?
- Did the podcaster choose salient points to discuss or did the points seem unimportant to the plot?
- Was there enough but not too much information?
- Any suggestions you have on how to improve description of the plot?
2) Did the podcaster give a good desription of the characters? Give an example. Were there any characters about whom you wanted to know more?
3) Does this book remind you of another book you have read? If so, how? Can you recommend a good read to follow up on this book?
4) What questions do you have about this book for the podcast writer?
Technical Questions
1) What was effective about the sound effects/music used in this podcast?
2) What was the best aspect of this podcast in regards to pacing, volume, length, or other technical aspect?