Radio Ga Ga


Aim: to create your own 20-30 Minute radio Podcast



Equipment Needed: 1 Headphone/Microphone Set, Audacity Program on Computer, Own Music saved as MP3


Step 1: This is a group activity and will be assessed as such. You have been assigned a group-do not change!

Step 2: On paper write an introduction to your ‘Radiosender’. Of course you will need to give it a name in German and the introduction should be brief and to the point.

Step 3: Decide on a person to interview. Write a series of questions to ask your radio guest. The guest should be somebody who speaks German and is not a member of your class!! So some forward planning is required. Potential people could be other students, teachers or people in the community. They need not be famous.

Step 4: Choose 3 songs for your Radiosender. These should be in German and/or you may even consider using your own recordings if you a musically inclined. Write introductions for the songs.

Step 5: Learn about Audacity. Once you are familiar with the program then you may start your recording and mixing of the Radio-podcast. Of course you will need to record your interview either live or outside.

Step 6: Add music to podcast and presto you will be complete. If you wish to extend your ‘Sender’, then feel free to add your readings from earlier this term.

Step 7: Give completed podcasts, saved as MP3 to Mr. Wilson either via USB, as a CD or save it to the student drive and inform me when completed.



For Assessment you will need to submit all written preparation (this will be the written assessment component) and the finished podcast (this will be the oral assessment component).





Assessment Rubric
CATEGORY
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Time-management
Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.
Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.
Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.
Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's inadequate time management.
Focus on the task
Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very self-directed.
Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Other group members can count on this person.
Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. Other group members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task.
Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work.
Working with Others
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.
Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.
Pride
Work reflects this student's best efforts.
Work reflects a strong effort from this student.
Work reflects some effort from this student.
Work reflects very little effort on the part of this student.
Contributions
Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort.
Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard!
Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required.
Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate.
Quality of Work
Provides work of the highest quality.
Provides high quality work.
Provides work that occasionally needs to be checked/redone by other group members to ensure quality.
Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality.
Quality of written German
Excellent. None or very few mistakes.
Very good. Several minor mistakes.
Fair. Has made several mistakes.
Poor. Little understanding of German.
Quality of spoken German
Excellent. None or very few mistakes.
Very good. Several minor mistakes.
Fair. Has made several mistakes.
Poor. Little understanding of German.