In this episode, I chat with Digital Learning Coach Lisa Hockenberry about using audio in student projects like podcasts to help students creatively showcase their learning. You’ll also hear how Lisa supports teachers with practical tips for integrating digital tools plus how audio can empower all learners—especially those who struggle with traditional assignments. If you want to boost student engagement, foster authentic expression, and make room for a little creative “mess,” this episode has you covered!
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Tips for a Student Audio Projects
- Audio creation gives students ways to express learning beyond traditional assignments.
- Podcast-style projects can support creativity, critical thinking, and student voice.
- Low-stakes recording helps build student confidence and classroom engagement.
- Audio explanations reveal student understanding that may not show in written work.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Lisa Hockenberry on X (Twitter) & Instagram
- Teaching Elementary Students to Use Audio and Graphic Design Tools (Edutopia article)
- Seesaw (Digital learning platform)
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Spotify (Digital music, podcast, and video streaming service)
- Forget a Debate! Try a Podcast with Students Instead (Podcast Episode)
- 9 Websites to Replace Flipgrid (Blog Post)
- Using Tech to Help Students Tell Their Stories with Pam Allyn (Podcast Episode)
- 12 Ways to Use Social Media in Education (Blog Post)
- Tips for Creating Podcasts with Students with Michele Haiken (Podcast Episode)
