Michele Haiken - Rye Middle School & Manhattanville College

Storytelling is at the heart of our cultures and histories. Before we learn to read and write, we listen. In our classrooms today -- whether in person, remote, or hybrid -- podcasts are a great text for listening and learning.  Podcasting can also be utilized for student creation, creative expression, knowledge construction and empowerment. Producing a podcast requires students to research, articulate their ideas, understandings, and learning, as well as write, and use their verbal skills to communicate. They also become problem solvers and enhance their technological acumen. Podcasts need not be long recordings and expensive equipment is not necessary. The Literacy Standards and ISTE Standards for Students call for students to clearly express themselves in a variety of formats and platforms. When students create podcasts teachers are honoring student voices and experiences, mindful of the diversity of experiences that make up our schools and classrooms. When teachers ask students to share their stories, educators promote culturally relevant learning outcomes and transform literacy learning.

Conference Strand: eLearning

Target Audience: Grades K-12