In this blog post I’ll be introducing the concept of podcasts and talking about how they can be used within a teaching context. What are Podcasts and how can they be used in teaching?

Is a great way to share learning. Every group that creates a podcast can then share it with the wider class, in this way knowledge can be rapidly shared through peer learning.You’ll need something that’s capable of recording sound, but most modern smartphones and laptops have built in microphones which can be used. Otherwise there is a broad variety of cheap microphones available, lapel mics in particular can be helpful as they can just be clipped on and then forgotten about.

Teachers can use it on their own as a self-improvement resource, or even better it can be used in collaboration as a coaching resource. It’s designed to promote reflection and discussion and the sorts of conversations we’re trying to help teachers get into with colleagues about lessons. Basically, it’s there to help everyone make teaching better.”Could be used as an alternative to presenting. This can aid inclusion particularly for students who may feel anxious or uncomfortable about speaking publicly in front of others but who could be more than happy to record a podcast that others could listen to instead. Every year, a multitude of books are published on the subject of teaching and learning, but only a few are designed to be used by educators in the classroom.