Learn on the Go with 5+ Short Podcasts for the Start of School
For many teachers, the end of summer means one thing: school’s in for autumn. Things get busy, and there’s so much to do and learn. Why not turn to podcasts to refresh for the start of school?
Here are a few podcasts under 20 minutes to check out on the go.
10-Minute Teacher
“Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility”
(19:12 runtime)
In this talk with educators Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos, learn about edtech that can help you make your classroom more equitable. Whether it’s adding automated captions or using reader-centered tools like Immersive Reader, make sure you’re keeping accessibility in mind during your class design. A 2022 classroom should include all students.
The Cult of Pedagogy
“The Elegance of the Gray Area”
(18:22 runtime)
In consideration of the idea that the perfect is the enemy of good, educator Jennifer Gonzalez discusses the “gray area,” a space in which zero-tolerance policies can cause harm and a lack of nuance can be counterproductive at best and dismissive at worst. In 2020, there was discussion of “grace” in the classroom. In 2022, what might that grace look like?
Harvard EdCast
“Prioritizing Self-Care in Practice”
(15:54 runtime)
Self-care is a vital practice that’s easier said than done. In this podcast from the end of 2020 — a time in which self-care was in short supply — lecturer Jacqueline Zeller shares tips on pushing past the stress of teaching and preventing burnout. This seems especially relevant during a time of upheaval in education.
The Learning Scientists
“Bite-Size Research on Delayed and Immediate Feedback in the Classroom”
(11:40 runtime)
Wondering how to approach feedback this year? In this bite-sized episode, educator Megan Sumeracki shares research on the difference between delaying feedback and sharing it immediately. There are other “bite-size research” episodes available on the podcast’s website.
Teaching in Higher Ed
“Tools for Learning (Part 1)”
(15:14 runtime)
In this first episode of a two-part series, host Bonni Stachowiak goes over edtech tools that can support personal learning. In particular, these tools could easily translate into self-initiated professional development through podcasts and social media in the new year. Listen to part two, also under 20 minutes, here.
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About the blogger:
Jesika Brooks
Jesika Brooks is an editor and bookworm with a Master of Library and Information Science degree. A lifelong learner herself, she has always been fascinated by the intersection of education and technology. She edits the Tech-Based Teaching blog (and always wants to hear from new voices!).
