Mic Drop: Podcasting in the Classroom with Canva

Lauren Boucher
Presenter
60
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.93
Course rating
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Description

How can podcasting amplify student voice and deepen their learning? Are you looking for an easy way to bring podcasting into your classroom without complicated tech tools? Podcasting is a powerful instructional strategy that builds communication skills, critical thinking, and creativity. With Canva's new audio tools and templates, creating educational podcasts has never been easier. Students can plan, script, record, and publish podcasts to share their ideas with authentic audiences, all within Canva's intuitive platform. Join technology integration specialist Lauren Boucher as she guides you through using Canva to create engaging classroom podcasts. Learn how to design podcast projects from start to finish, support students in writing scripts, and teach them to record and edit confidently. Lauren's expertise will give you the confidence and skills to integrate podcasting into your lessons, empowering students to share their voices, reflect deeply, and connect learning across content areas.

Objectives

Identify Canva's key tools for podcast creation and audio editing. Explain how podcasting supports student voice, communication, and content understanding. Use Canva to script and record a short educational podcast segment. Examine podcast scripts and recordings for clarity, organization, and effectiveness. Assess student podcasts for content accuracy, creativity, and presentation quality. Design a classroom podcast project that integrates Canva's tools to showcase student learning.

Key Take Aways

• Understand the educational benefits of podcasting for student engagement and voice. • Implement Canva's audio recording tools to create high-quality classroom podcasts. • Promote student ownership by guiding them through scripting, recording, and publishing podcasts. • Incorporate practical podcasting projects to enhance literacy, content mastery, and creative expression.

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Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher has 18+ years in public education, teaching 3rd grade, gifted K-8, and working as a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. Now a Southeast Regional Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction, she shares innovative ed tech practices nationwide.
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