How to Create an SAT Prep Podcast

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For an SAT prep class, wouldn't it be nice to provide students with a podcast that they could listen to in order to help them review? Here's how to make one.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

microphone
computer
podcasting software program
web server

Step1

Create a lesson plan, and separate it into potential podcast episodes. Separate math and verbal tips. You can create some episodes going over your test-taking philosophies. Include other college prep tips. You can even go into SAT 2 prep, should you choose. Organization is key.

Step2

Once you have prepared your podcast, gather your equipment, hook up your microphone to your computer, open up the software program that you are going to use to record. Some simple options are Audacity or GarageBand.

Step3

Once you're prepared, start recording. Keep your voice calm and steady but not monotone.

Step4

After you're done, convert your recording into an mp3 file, if it doesn't do so automatically.

Step5

The next step is to edit your podcast and add features. Add chapters so listeners can jump back and forth in between sections if necessary. Add art and/or links so your listeners who can watch on the computer can follow along and click for more information.

Step6

After you're done, put the file onto a server, and then you can take the links and publish them onto your webpage.

Step7

When you have enough episodes, create an RSS feed for your listeners so they can conveniently subscribe to your podcasts.

Tips & Warnings

You can create text slides using Keynote, and then upload them as artwork accompanying your particular podcast episode (or episode chapters). This is helpful for a lecture that can be organized into an outline with bullet points. You can use Keynote to make a slide with bullets, and when it's finished, drag it into the podcast track, and students can use this visual to follow along.
Background music probably isn't as vital for a test prep podcast, but some subtle jingles might be nice at transition points in order to keep your listener awake and engaged.
If you have music, make sure it's not copyrighted. There are many royalty-free music sites to look for legal music and jingles to use. Your editing software will likely have some sound effects that you can use.