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10 Podcasts for Educators and Students

Podcasts are free audio resources that can offer inspiration and innovative ideas for educators. Listening to podcasts is simple--all you need is a PC, or even a tablet or smartphone--and Internet access. 

Here are some great podcasts teachers can use to enhance lessons in the classroom or advance their own professional development:

  1. NPR Education: Get education news on topics such as computer literacy, grants, school budget issues and more. Teachers can use this podcast to stay up up-to-date.
  2. Wild Chronicles: These are six-minute, narrated video podcasts on all types of animals and environmental issues around the world. 
  3. StarTalk Radio: Students can learn about stars, space travel, the Big Bang Theory and more. 
  4. Math Mutation: Short podcasts explore different types of mathematics, including some that aren't typically taught in schools. 
  5. The History of WWII: Teachers or older students can tune in for bi-weekly podcasts on WWII facts, trivia and more. 
  6. Children's Fun Storytime: Listen to favorite children's stories such as Alice in Wonderland, Rapunzel and more.  
  7. My German Class: Want to create your own language lab? Try this fun video podcast.
  8. The History Chicks: Put a new spin on historical events and the roles women played. These podcasts look at many different time periods and address the culture and typical lifestyle of the person in each episode. 
  9. Bookwink: Use these booktalk podcasts to get students interested in and excited about new books.
  10. Radio WillowWeb: Students can learn about geography, math, literature and more from kids their age. 

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Article by Kassondra Granata, EducationWorld Contributor
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