218: A Beginner's Guide to using Podcasts in the Classroom

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>So you've heard the buzz about podcasts, and you're intrigued. You want to play an episode in class, but you wonder what that would even look like? What would kids do while they listen? What would they do after they listen? Which show would be best? How would it fit into everything else you're up to?</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Yeah, I hear you. It's a whole new genre and you might be the first teacher on your hall to use it. A few easy wins to help you get started wouldn't hurt!</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>So today on the podcast, I want to help you get started with... podcasts! I know you know they can be a great resource for learning, because here you are, listening to one. So let's talk about how to try one out in class ASAP.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Strategies and Links Mentioned:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Play a Podcast and Practice Sketchnotes</strong></p> <p> <!-- wp:image {"id":13147,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --></p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img class= "wp-image-13147" src= "https://nowsparkcreativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8010-1024x768.jpg" alt="" /></figure> <p><!-- /wp:image --></p> <p><a href= "https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2018/08/046-sketchnotes-are-awesome-with-mike.html" data-rich-text-format-boundary="true">Episode 46 with Mike Rohde</a></p> <p><a href= "https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2021/11/140-every-student-can-sketchnote-with-sylvia-duckworth.html"> Episode 140 with Sylvia Duckworth</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/One-Pagers-Sketchnotes-Templates-4045391"> Popular free sketchnotes templates </a></p> <p><strong>Play an Episode and use it as a Prompt</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.smashboom.org/episode/2023/04/06/baths-vs-showers">Baths vs. Showers</a> from Smash Boom Best</p> <p><a href= "https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/mars-patel/episodes/">Episode one