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Podcast Assignment Partnerships Framework

This partnership framework serves to share ideas for developing podcasting assignments at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. These are just some examples of how podcasts can be used as assignments; we are happy to collaborate on other ideas, as well!

If you are interested in any of these options, please reach out to David Ramos Candelas, Multimedia and Design Specialist, approximately 6 weeks before the semester begins to determine your assignment requirements.

Quick burstChat showNarrative
DescriptionShort (3-5 min) podcast assignment that works great for community-based, public service announcement (PSA), communication type assignments. Low tech requirement.Podcast of varying length (depending on assignment requirements) that features multiple voices on a topic of conversation (ex., interview, panel). Moderate tech and production requirements.Podcast of varying length that communicates research in a narrative format. Requires students to utilize the affordances of podcasting to enhance the narrative with audio elements such as music and sound effects. Requires advanced tech and production and scaffolding throughout the semester.

Anticipated student time

Library-led class sessions
  • This assignment format does not require library-led sessions
Scaffolding assignments
  • Review recording options detailed in guide
  • Low-tech recording and editing
Library-led class sessions
  • Required 1-2 class sessions with Multimedia and Design Specialist to cover audio recording and necessary tech
  • Assignment dependent - 1 class session with Teaching and Learning Librarian or Subject Liaison Librarian to cover relevant research tools and skills or podcasts as information source
Scaffolding assignments
  • Pre-production
    • Research (assignment dependent)
    • Developing discussion questions
    • Scheduling and coordinating participants
  • Recording
  • Editing and post production
Library-led class sessions
  • Required 1-2 class sessions with Multimedia and Design Specialist to cover audio recording and necessary tech
  • Required - 1 class session with Teaching and Learning Librarian or Subject Liaison Librarian to cover relevant research tools and skills
Scaffolding assignments
  • Pre-production
    • Research
    • Writing script
  • Recording
  • Editing and post production

Librarian and instructor partnerships

Optional/minimal partnership between Instructor and Multimedia and Design Specialist.Partnership between Instructor and Multimedia and Design Specialist, with possible addition of Librarian(s) if the assignment requires research.
Includes:
  • 0-2 meeting(s) with Librarian(s) to discuss assignment design (dependent on research requirements)
  • 1 meeting with Multimedia and Design specialist to discuss tech
Full partnership between Instructor, Librarian(s), and Multimedia and Design Specialist.
Includes:
  • 1-2 meeting(s) with Librarian(s) to discuss assignment design
  • 1 meeting with Multimedia and Design specialist to discuss tech
  • 1 meeting between all parties to debrief after assignment conclusion to assess effectiveness and determine ongoing support needs
Overview of podcast assignment types and corresponding library and instructor collaboration