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=Welcome to the © **Audacity In-Service!** =


 * Are you ready to create a podcast? Not sure exactly what to do?

Read on:**

This in-service pathfinder is a self-directed module for learning the ©Audacity software for creating podcasts. All references and recognition should be attributed to the creators of this software which may be downloaded at []. Since the ©Audacity software is free through sourceforge, a donation is always welcome, the details of which are found [|here].

Getting Started
Please begin this in-service by navigating through the **Introduction and Overview** page, the **Pre-Assessment** page, the **Planning** page and the **Essential Questions** page in order to get a full understanding of the purposes and expectations for you to have a full learning experience.

Planning
It is important for any in-service module to ascertain the purposes and objectives. These are found in the **Planning** template and should be reviewed before continuing with the module.

Pre-Assessment
Please begin this in-service by completing this **Pre-Assessment** form.

Essential Questions
This in-service uses the ©Understanding by Design or "Backward" Design approach and therefore seeks to answer the **Essential Questions** proscribed by this instructional design. The WHERETO analytical tool is found on this page as well.

Standards
The ©Audacity software for creating podcasts can be used to meet a number of state standards across all subjects and disciplines depending on the content matter of the research. It is for this reason that this list has been prepared for the use of all educators and prospective users of this very effective learning tool.


 * [|ALA/AASL Standards]
 * [|NETC Standards]
 * [|United States: State-by-state Standards]
 * [|McCrel Standards for Content Knowledge]
 * [|Georgia Professional Standards]

**Instructional Materials**
There are many tutorials available for creating podcasts on the Instructional Materials page. Go at your own rate, but enjoy what you are doing, and keep doing it.

Post-Assessment
Please complete this in-service by filling out this **Post-Assessment** form. Do not forget to include your email address so that you will be updated on any new in-service activities. For any additional needs or questions, please post to the Discussion board on this wiki or Notify Me using the appropriate tab at the top of this page.