Podcast project
What is one of the three tasks each group must have for their project?
1. Research from the Left and from the Right
2. An intro/outro
3. A podcast
To record your podcast you need this in order to be heard...
A mic/microphone
What is a podcast?
a digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device
Which type of podcast would likely feature talks with authors, movie directors or musicians?
Entertainment or Interviews
Filter bubbles + Confirmation bias =
Echo chambers
What is the first step in creating a podcast?
The first step is deciding on a topic or theme for your podcast.
An example of app that you could upload your podcast to is... (name two)
Spotify, Apple music, Apple podcast, etc.
What device do people most commonly use to listen to podcasts?
Phone, tablet, laptop
What genre of podcasts would you find stories about famous events or people from the past?
History
What is confirmation bias?
You believe information that agrees with you
You dismiss information that challenges you
_____ is when you make revisions to you podcast episode before posting.
Editing
Some podcasters like to upload a video of their recordings to... (hint: it is a website)
Youtube
True or False: Podcasts can only be listened to while connected to the internet
False! You can download podcasts to listen to without internet
A podcast about healthy eating, fitness, and mental well-being would belong to which genre?
Health and wellness (or fitness)
What is an echo chamber?
An algorithm that provides
Ideas you already agree with
Filters out opposing viewpoints
Repeats and amplifies your beliefs
Podcasts are produced with a ___________ episodes.
Series
What does it mean to "subscribe" to a podcast?
Subscribing to a podcast means you'll automatically get new episodes as soon as they are released.
True or False: You need a subscription to listen to podcasts.
False. You can listen to podcasts for free, though some may offer premium content for a fee.
Which genre of podcasts might focus on tech news, gadgets, or new inventions?
Technology
What do podcasters call it when they record a podcast while broadcasting it to the public? Typically, listeners can watch it live.
live recording
How can you make your podcast stand out from others?
Excitement about your topic, offering challenges for listeners, having a unique theme, music, sound effects, etc.
What’s a common reason why people like to listen to podcasts?
People like to listen to podcasts because they can listen while doing other things, like walking, driving, or exercising.
Where can you typically find podcast? (Hint: a type of _____ service)
streaming services
What do you call the person who creates and produces a podcast?
A podcaster
What is it called when:
Platforms show you content based on past behavior
You see less variety over time
You don’t realize what you aren’t seeing
Filter Bubble