Go into any school
hallway, cafeteria, and locker room and you will hear conversations and debates
about heated topics:
“Lebron James is still
the G.O.A.T.!”
“There’s no way he beats
Michael Jordan…”
“I like Taylor Swift’s
country music better than her more recent stuff.”
“No, she still has some
good songs...as long as they’re not too upbeat.”
“Fortnite is boring
now.”
“Ok, maybe it’s not as
popular, but I like how they change it up and add new content every few
months.”
Students are listening
to so many voices each and everyday. YouTube and Instagram are filled with
influencers who share their stories and opinions on various topics. As
educators, we should promote more student-created content to encourage students
to see the value of their own opinions.
Podcasting allows
students to contribute to school culture while minimizing some of the barriers that limit participation in school activities.
Students can record their passions and interests during the school day, at the
library, or from the comfort of their home.
International
Podcast Day is just two weeks away!
On September 30, the world will celebrate the power of podcasts. There are previous
blogs posts that explain how
podcasts work and their impact on student learning. Also, we created a podcasting
website to help you get
started!
Educators, start looking
for your next podcasters:
- Get your poets to record spoken
word poetry and explain the meaning of their poems.
- Get those sneakerheads to talk
about their love of shoes and their Top 10 favorites.
- Get those TV and movie critics to
recap their favorite and least favorite moments.
- Get those fans of anime, comic
books, video games, or young adult books to share about their favorites or
the history and trends.
- Get those fans of hip hop,
country, rock, or Kpop music to discuss the past, present, and future
of the music scene.
- Get those future sportscasters
to discuss the best players and top moments of the game.
- Get those future announcers to
interview classmates and teachers so that others can get to know them too!
The possibilities are endless. Start by incorporating a podcast into your curriculum. Make it an extension activity or encourage students to plan podcasts during lunch. Use any means to get their voices heard!
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