Multimedia: Audio or Video Lesson Idea

Lesson Idea Name: GA Geographical Regions Podcast

Grade Level/Content Area: Third grade/ Social Studies
Content Standard Addressed: S3L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the
similarities and differences between plants, animals, and habitats found within geographic
regions (Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian
Plateau) of Georgia.
ISTE Technology Standard Addressed:  What would you like students to know and be
Empowered Learner- 1.1.c.- Students use able to do by the end of this lesson:
technology to seek feedback that informs and Students will be able to use technology to create
improves their practice and to demonstrate their a Podcast about one Geographic region in
learning in a variety of ways… Georgia and what plants and animals may live
there.

What is the student learning goal for this lesson idea? The goal for this assignment is for students
to use technology to create a podcast and talk about one geographic region of Georgia and describe
what plants and animals may live there.
Selected Instructional Software Tool: Spotify for Podcasters

Description of Software: Spotify for Podcasters is an online tool that allows users to record audio,
edit audio, add music, and publish your podcast all within the website.

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☒ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☒ Applying ☒ Analyzing ☒ Evaluating ☒ Creating

How do you plan to implement this lesson and integrate the technology? Check all that apply:
☐ Teacher-led: There is no student voice and choice in the activities. Students are guided by the
teacher's direction and expectations. Learning activities are assigned to the student and mostly
practice based.

☒ Student-Led: Students are given voice and choice in the activities. They may select the topic of
learning and/or determine the tool they will use to meet the learning goal. The teacher facilitates
the learning as the students direct their own learning processes.

☒ Problem-based and/or Publishable: Students are solving problems and completing projects to
demonstrate their learning. Additionally, the projects can be shared outside of the classroom.
(Note: This objective could be reached by displaying the project on the school’s morning
newscast, posting the project to the classroom blog, presenting it to another class, or publishing
it via an outside source.)
Lesson idea implementation:
After learning about the geographical regions in the State of Georgia, the class will receive a chart

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 Multimedia: Audio or Video Lesson Idea

with descriptors of each geographical region in Georgia. Students will then be prompted to create
their own podcast describing one geographical region Georgia along with what plants and animals
live there. In class, I will guide students and show them how to create a podcast as well as help them
create accounts. Students will be guided through each step and how to use Spotify for Podcasters.
Students will be required to create a script for their podcast and turned into me for feedback. Then,
students will use time outside of the classroom to create their podcast describing one geographical
region in Georgia and the plants and animals that live there. I will provide feedback to students by
writing comments on their podcast as well as giving grades using the guided rubric that students will
be given. I will end the lesson by providing students an opportunity to share their podcast with the
lass, however this will not be mandatory.
Managing student learning: 
 Students will be given a chart with the geographical regions in Georgia with descriptors. Students
will first be shown how to create the podcast. Then students will be given two class days to write a
script for their short podcast. I will then make comments and provide feedback for each students’
script. From there, they will be free to begin creating their podcast.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Reflection:
This activity is supported by UDL Multiple Means of Engagement. Students have the voice in this
activity by picking which region they would like to talk about. Students are able to create their own
script. Another means of engagement is the option to share their podcast with the class.
Reflection: I believe the activity I created will give students the opportunity to explore and create
something of their own during their learning journey. I also believe this will give students
opportunities to use higher ordered thinking skills such as remembering, understanding, applying,
analyzing, evaluating, and creating. I also think this will positively impact their knowledge and use of
technology in preparation for further grades.

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