Q3 Audio Recording

Steps for Creating aN Audio Recording:

1. Your script: Write out a script for your message.

2. Timing: Your target should be a recording of between 30 seconds and no more than two minutes. How will you know how many words and sentences to write in your script? You can test yourself by writing your script, and then see how long it takes you to read it comfortably (not racing through it). You could have someone (perhaps at home) time you. 

3. Practicing: Now that your script is ready, make sure you practice, practice, and practice reading it out loud so you are comfortable and not rushing or gasping to get your breath. Your goal should be to have the listener be able to understand you. When you make your recording you will want to speak into the microphone as clearly as you can and without a lot of noise in the background.

4.Self-Critique: Check your script against the qualities in the chart below. Which column would you put your script in? Try to meet your awesome qualities.

Qualities of your audio introduction

Information you include in your audio recording

5. Making your recording: Check with your teacher to see which software you will use to make your recording.

6. Check your audio recording: How did you do? Have a couple of friends check this chart after they listen to your recording. Find out what you can improve on. You may want to record it again before you turn it in.

Qualities of your recording 

7. Reflections: Jot down your thoughts about this experience:

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of an audio recording to communicate a message?

​8. Share your audio recording and return to finish Quest three. Check with your teacher about where to post and share your recording.