Creating a Content Acquisition Podcast / CAP
1.0 / Identify one clear topic or concept:
1.1 / Identify the core information:
2.0 / Create standard Powerpoint slides (heading, supporting details) using the core information.
2.1 / Title Page Slide
2.2 / One detail or piece of information on each slide
2.3 / Exact definition at the beginning and end of the presentation.
Give one clear example that illustrates the meaning of the term.
2.4 / Speaker Notes for each slide (print for later)
2.5 / Eliminate Extraneous Detail
3.0 / Replace standard text-based slides with pictures.
3.1 / Select 1 eye-catching image per key idea.
3.2 / Find large images
3.3 / Avoid cluttered images and embedded text
3.4 / When adding text to an image, make 3 copies
4.0 / Insert text over the 2nd of 3 slides (clean, text, clean)
4.1 / Insert one word or short phrase
4.2 / Use 40pt or larger font
Ensure the font color is readable and in contrast to the image
4.3 / Centrally locate text
5.0 / Prepare for narration by creating 3 slides if text is needed.
Write the narration so the text appears when the keyword is used.
5.1
5.2
5.3 / Repeat this process for every key idea, but use text only for most essential pieces of information
6.0 / Finalize slides and become familiar with narration.
Save File
6.1 / Rehearse timings (Slide show à Rehearse timings)
6.2 / Rehearse timings using narrator notes. Note total time :______
6.3 / Save rehearsed timings
6.4 / Practice several times
Is it longer than 3 minutes?
Are more than 3-5 key ideas presented?
If yes, divide into 2 separate podcasts.
6.5 / Record with narration. (Slide showà Record Narration)
Save with narration and timings
6.6 / Save the final CAP as a Powerpoint Show
(Save As à Powerpoint Show)

J. Gondek, 2013

Adapted From: Specially Designed Vocabulary Instruction in the Content Areas, TEACHING Exceptional Children, 45(1), September/October 2012