This week’s theme focuses on audio learning environments: Classroom Listening and Student Creation. The next few posts I will provide help on how to find quality podcasts (video or audio recordings on a subject generally done in a series) and how student can record audio for classroom projects.
Classroom Listening
There are several services you can use as a teacher to subscribe and listen to podcasts here is a short list of quality free resources you can use.
- Search and listen to many video or audio podcasts
- Follow podcasts to be up to date without having to search
- Option to upload audio files to create your own classroom podcasts
- Download audio files to play offline or post on Google Classroom
Google Play Music / Podcasts
- Search and listen to many video or audio podcasts
- Simple website with less features
- No download feature to post to Classroom
- Podcast Series can be shared
- Possibly blocked for student logins
* Most likely you are already logged in if you have a Google account
Podcasts for Education
Even though all episodes have descriptions, I highly recommend screening prior to classroom listening.
Here is a short list of podcasts to try out
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids PodBean Google Play Music
The Show About Science PodBean Google Play Music
WeatherBrains PodBean Google Play Music
Brains On! PodBean
TedTalks PodBean
Stuff You Should Know PodBean Google Play Music
TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing PodBean
Surprisingly Awesome PodBean Google Play Music
Storynory – Stories For Kids PodBean
Hansen's Link to Tech 