All students learn differently, there are visual, tactile, and auditory learners... some even learn by combination of the three. As educators we must always look for ways to educate our students, though the lesson might be the same, we always have to ensure we deliver it as needed by them.
For this assignment, my partner Karen Williams and myself, decided to conduct a research of collaborative lesson planning between teacher and librarian. We were able to successfully collaborate ourselves and come up with this podcast on the topic using GarageBand.
Creating a Podcast was actually very simple, you just have to make sure you are reading fluently at a regular pace and with the right tone. We don't want our listeners to fall asleep on us or NOT understand what we are saying🤣. We chose to work with GarageBand because the program itself made it simple enough for us to make the recording. The features simplified the process and made it a pleasurable experience.
Thanks again for listening and be sure to read the article The power of collaboration between school librarian and classroom teacher in the December issue of Teacher Librarian.
Sources
Copeland, A., & Jacobs, L. (2017, December). The power of collaboration between school librarian and classroom teacher. Teacher Librarian 45(2).
Educational Podcasts for Kids
TUMBLE
Age Range: Best for ages 6-12, appropriate for any age
Tumble is a science podcast that shares the stories behind science discovery. It explores how science actually works as a process. With stories ranging from reaching the deepest part of the ocean to hunting for black holes in distant galaxies, Tumble is co-hosted by a science journalist and a teacher.
BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS
Age Range: Best for ages 9-14, appropriate for any age
In every episode of this podcast, a different group of kids discusses a young adult book. Each episode also features a celebrity reader and an interview with the book’s author.
THE SHOW ABOUT SCIENCE
Age Range: Best for ages 3-9, but fun for curious minds of any age!
This science interview show is hosted by 6-year-old Nate, and while it has some serious science chops, it’s also just plain adorable. Nate talks to scientists about everything from alligators to radiation to vultures, in his distinctly original interviewing style.
SHABAM!
Age Range: Best for ages 8-18, but entertaining for older ages as well
This fast-paced, quirky podcast uses fictional stories to teach listeners about science. It’s hosted by an emergency medicine physician, a science journalist, and a filmmaker. Season 1 tells the story of three kids who are separated from their parents during a zombie apocalypse.
BRAINS ON!
Age Range: Best for ages 6-12, but interesting to all curious minds
Each episode of this science podcast is co-hosted by a different kid, tackling their questions with interviews, fun segments, and the occasional musical number. Episodes cover a wide range of topics like carnivorous plants, interpreting dog and cat sounds, and life on other planets.
You found a bunch of podcasts I was unaware of, I'll have to check those out. Also, while the addition of music to your podcast was pretty neat, it was also a bit distracting. I found myself listening to the music rather than what you were saying.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed listening to your podcast! You both chose a great topic to discuss. Beginning with the fact that all students learn differently was a great attention getter:).
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed listening to your podcast! My partner and I did the same topic. I still learned so much from listening to your podcast!
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