Donnie Piercey - Podcasting in the Classroom

The teacher, a 2021 Kentucky State Teacher of the Year, emphasizes the importance of integrating podcasting into the classroom as a tool for storytelling. Students learn to plan, write, and record their own podcasts, drawing inspiration from professional examples like '6 Minutes'. The process involves collaborative writing, recording, editing, and publishing, with a focus on storytelling and creativity. Students gain a sense of accomplishment and learn to respect and provide feedback on each other's work.

What is the primary goal of incorporating podcasting into the classroom according to the teacher?

• To have fun with technology

• To connect projects back to content

• To compete with professional podcasts

• To create perfect audio quality

What type of podcast did the students listen to in class?

• A music podcast

• A narrative fiction podcast

• A nonfiction interview podcast

• A science podcast

Why does the teacher emphasize group work during the writing process?

• To help students overcome writer's block

• To reduce the workload for the teacher

• To make the process faster

• To ensure everyone has a speaking part

What is the teacher's perspective on the first podcast created by students?

• It should focus on audio quality

• It should be perfect

• It should be as good as professional podcasts

• It is a learning process and won't be perfect

Which app does the teacher mention for recording and editing podcasts?

• Audacity

• GarageBand

• Soundtrap

• Pro Tools

What role did one student choose instead of having a speaking part?

• Sound engineer

• Editor

• Scriptwriter

• Producer

How does the teacher suggest students should respond to their classmates' podcasts?

• Focus only on the story

• Criticize the audio quality

• Provide supportive feedback

• Ignore the imperfections