What’s in Your Walkman? Amplifying Student Stories through Podcasts

What’s in Your Walkman? Amplifying Student Stories through PodcastsRewind with us to the era of mixtapes and Walkmans while discovering how podcasting can amplify student voices today. This session will highlight Nash County’s journey with a Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) grant, showcasing the creation of mobile podcasting kits and the types of student podcasts already produced. We’ll also explore Adobe Podcast and other beginner-friendly, low-cost tools that make podcasting accessible in any classroom. Walk away with resources, activity ideas, and inspiration to press play on podcasting in your own school.Learning Objectives / OutcomesBy the end of this session, participants will:- Understand how podcasting can amplify student voice and support creativity, communication, and critical thinking.- Explore Nash County's process for implementing podcasting through a DLI grant, including successes and lessons learned.- Compare tools such as Adobe Podcast and other beginner-friendly, low-cost solutions that make podcasting accessible for any classroom and/or school.- Identify activity ideas and project models for integrating podcasting into instruction across grade levels and content areas.