E482

Using Student Podcast Projects to Check for Understanding with Katie Brooks - 348

From Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns · Hosted by Dr. Monica Burns

Dec 2, 2025·24:53

Episode summary

In this episode of Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns: In this episode, I chat with Katie Brooks, a fifth grade ELA teacher, all about student podcast projects and how she brings this creative medium into her literacy instruction. You'll also hear how Katie uses choice boards, easy-to-use recording tools, and engaging podcast examples to boost student voice, collaboration, and critical thinking. If you want to explore simple, meaningful ways to integrate student podcast projects into your classroom, this episode has you…

Original publisher description

In this episode, I chat with Katie Brooks, a fifth grade ELA teacher, all about student podcast projects and how she brings this creative medium into her literacy instruction. You'll also hear how Katie uses choice boards, easy-to-use recording tools, and engaging podcast examples to boost student voice, collaboration, and critical thinking. If you want to explore simple, meaningful ways to integrate student podcast projects into your classroom, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/12/02/student-podcast-348/ Sponsored by my quick reference guide Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction: https://amzn.to/42Xzds0 Follow Katie Brooks on social: https://www.instagram.com/msbrooksandherbooks/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/