Podacsting
HARTT 2025
Podcasting Lessons
Playlist Podcast: have students create a podcast of their top 10 songs in their playlist. " My #10 favorite song is..............then they play 30 seconds of the song......then explain why they like it, etc.
Soundtrack of Your Life: students talk about events in their life and how music was a part of the event, got them through the event, reminds them of it, etc.
Interview Podcast: students will interview a famiy member, friend, teacher, etc. Learn about their lives, etc.
Tell Me Something Podcast: have students tell you something! Topics can be wideranging
Why Podcasting with Students?
Podcasting gives students a voice, a purpose, and a platform to create, communicate, and connect.
Empowers Student Voice
Podcasting gives students ownership over ideas, conversations, and stories.
Teaches Real-World Media Skills
Microphone technique. Audio editing, Scriptwriting and outlining, Interviewing and storytelling, Mixing and publishing audio
Cross-Curricular Learning
Music: Produce shows about artists, genres, or music reviews
ELA: Practice narrative writing, persuasion, or interviews
Social Studies: Explore historical figures or current events
Science: Explain topics in a student-led “STEMcast”
Builds 21st Century Skills
Communication & collaboration, Critical thinking, Creativity, Digital literacy, SEL: Confidence, reflection, and empathy through personal stories or teamwork
Flexible and Adaptable
Podcasting can be anything you need it to be!