Today we will check any logistics relates to our Twitter reports and then quickly review our readings and take a look at a version of one of the scripts.
Next, we will conduct an exercise in using Audacity. As you work, please check on and help your classmates if needed. Follow these steps:
If you haven't already done so, download and open Audacity. Help one another if needed.
Next, download these two sound clips.
http://altscholarship.com/digwriting/sites/default/files/2018-10/pencil1.wav
http://altscholarship.com/digwriting/sites/default/files/2018-10/pencil2.wav
One your own, but helping each other, bring the first clip "pencil1.wav" into Audacity (File > Import). Listen to the clip. Pick a short segment of the clip that you find interesting (aim for around 10 seconds of less. Cut the clip so that only that part remains. Make sure everyone completes this before moving on.
Save your file, noting its location.
Quickly jot down a short statement that shares some personal insight or experience related to the pencil. Add to that statement a phrase that transitions to larger issues--something like, but pencils connect us to so much more.
Use the record function in Audacity to add your statement after the introductory clip. Use the Time Shift tool to adjust the timing of the clips.
Next, bring the second clip into Audacity and identify another small segment of the audio. Cut the clip down to that segment. Sketch out a short statement that references a detail in the clip segment, and then makes a larger statement. Record the second statement and adjust its placement.
Save your file
Next, download, this file: http://altscholarship.com/makelit/sites/default/files/2019-02/no_train_today.mp3, bring it into audacity, and cut it to create a short intro and outro for the piece.
Finally, use the Envelope tool and the volume level adjustments to even things out. Do some final editing before moving on.
When finished, you will need to export the file (File > Export Audio). For now we will just export in WAV format. Once you have a file exported, use the Improv Audio posting type to upload your piece to our web site.
If you have time and are interested, you can explore some sound effects and start thinking about other sonic materials you can include. I recommend starting with the link at the bottom of this page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Free_sound_resources
You may also want to add some music. If so, I recommend starting with these resources:
For homework, brainstorm, conduct research, and identify the topic that you will take up for your podcast. Respond to this posting with a comment listing your topic. Also please post in your comments links to at least two media items related to your topic--youtube videos, audio interviews, etc.
Comments
Topic
Amanda Patton
My topic for my audio podcast is ghosting on the internet.
Links:
Audio Essay Topic Brainstorm
Is social media considered an addiction and if so, should there be an age limit on social media?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1D1URiQcXo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH5bC-SLvb4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDg7Ppwb_5s
Audio Essay Topic
My topic is how emojis are shaping our language and the way we interact in digital contexts.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca8t9JMxLwc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzlek8nMrc8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7pWqBWLQLk
Topic: The Role of Social…
Topic: The Role of Social Media in Body Image
Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/uDowwh0EU4w
Body Positivity Movement: https://youtu.be/6tTmYmc6ubE
Topic: Cancel Culture
For my audio essay, I want to explore what cancel culture means today in the digital age.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzez53B3UgI
https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/cancel-culture
Internet Algorithms and Their Link to Dangerous Groups
My topic will focus on algorithms and their ability to perpetuate dangerous content like child porn and white supremacist doctrines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFTWM7HV2UI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9EKV2nSU8w
https://gizmodo.com/youtubes-creepy-kid-problem-was-worse-than-we-thought-1820763240
Social Media and academic ability
For my audio essay, im going to explore the question, "does social media help hinder academic ability?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSmE1YPhtA8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrQhmcPrhFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N9I0yRilVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM5bxbosgD8
Topic of Audio Essay
For my topic I want to explore how people rely on social media as their source of news information and the role that plays in our society.
Social Media and Relationships
My topic is going to be about how social media has affected relationships.
Links:
Vaccine Misinformation on the Internet
My topic will be about how the internet spreads false information about vaccines and negatively affects our health.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzxr9FeZf1g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqLmNI0W1Xg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQptarOLSBU
Audio Essay Topic
For my audio essay, I would like to focus on the effects of the internet/social media on the adolescent brain.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-drug-like-effect-of-screen-time-on-the-teenage-brain
Topic
For my topic I will look at data privacy risks and possible improvements
Links:
https://iapp.org/news/a/the-privacy-advisor-podcast-on-why-cacpa-is-bad-law-and-suing-kanye-west/
https://iapp.org/news/a/the-privacy-advisor-podcast-ftc-talks-robocall-enforcement/
Topic
Topic: AI
Links to relevant audio:
Hinton on the future of AI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ottuFZYflg
Bengio TED talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawLjkSI7Mo
Bengio on obstacles facing AI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU9cQ1JdC7Y