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The podcast is about using podcasts effectively in the classroom. It discusses the benefits of podcasts, such as their accessibility and cost-effectiveness. The main focus of the episode is on the do's and don'ts of podcasting in the classroom. The host gives five tips for teachers, including previewing podcasts, ensuring engaging delivery, considering the length of the podcast, promoting student engagement, and modeling active listening skills. The podcast aims to enhance the teaching and learning experience by integrating technology into education. Hello teachers and welcome to another episode of the FPS Conquerors podcast. I'm your host, Ms. Samantha C. This podcast is dedicated to helping fellow colleagues and any educator learn and implement podcasts correctly and effectively in their classroom. My goal is to enhance the teaching and learning experience for all teachers and students and integrating technology into education. Each week, we'll drop a new episode on podcasting classroom tips. So whether you're listening as you prep for next lesson, grading some papers, drinking that now chilled coffee, or scarfing down lunch before the bell rings, thank you for spending these few moments with us. Stay tuned. In our last episode, I introduced you to podcasting, which are recordings in MP3 format that can be accessed over the internet. Listeners can use devices such as cell phones, laptops, or a tablet and listen anywhere at any time. Podcasts can be easily accessed, are cost-effective, informative, and often available for free by early 2023. There are over half a million podcasts available today. Podcasts cover a large variety of themes and topics such as fashion, education, science, world news, and sports. This is the perfect for the educational setting. Now, let's jump into today's episode, which is all about the do's and don'ts of podcasting in the classroom. I will share five tips to consider as a teacher when selecting a podcast for your classroom. Here we go. Tip 1. Preview the podcast. As an educator, you should always listen to a podcast before assigning it to the class. You must ensure that the language used is appropriate and that the content is relevant and aligned to the curriculum. Tip 2. Delivery. Teachers should ensure that the podcast episode delivery is interesting for the students. The host should speak lively, clearly, and at an appropriate pace for listeners to understand. This will be important if students must take notes. Again, this is why it is critical to preview a podcast before assigning it. You do not want to use a podcast whose delivery is poor that bores or confuses your students. You want your students to be attentive and interested as they listen. Podcasts that can grab the students' attention with an opening song, fun sound effects, or an interesting statement or question would be ideal. Tip 3. Length. The length of the podcast is also essential. As teachers, you don't want to overwhelm or lose your students' interest in an episode that's too lengthy. If students cannot listen to a podcast and complete their assignment within the allotted class period, perhaps you can also have them listen to the podcast in segments or assign the podcast as a listening homework activity. Students will listen to the podcast at home at their own pace and then participate in a class discussion or complete a supplementary activity in a follow-up lesson. Research suggests that teachers can also create their own podcasts to break up heavy content and topics into smaller segments, which can help students stay focused and retain information more effectively. Ramya, ETAL 2021. Tip 4. Student engagement. Podcasting in the classroom should be more than passive listening. Teachers can plan comprehension and reflection questions or assign further research to complement the podcast. Teachers can also engage students in wholesome class discussions using the information presented in the podcast. Having students actively participate in a podcast increases student engagement, critical thinking skills, literacy skills, and essential life skills. COPE 2024. Tip 5. Demonstration. Teachers. Before assigning students to use a podcast, you must explicitly model note-taking and active listening skills. This is important if students must answer follow-up questions, reflect on a topic, participate in a class discussion, or complete a research. I hope these tips were helpful. Feel free to leave a comment about today's episode and any future topics that you would like me to cover on podcasting in the classroom. I'm your host, Samantha See, and thanks for joining me on the FPS Congress Podcast. See you next week.