07/23/25
Today I looked into a grade 7 unit on podcasting. This unit introduces students to what podcasting is, before delving into “how to speak,” or, the importance of tone, emphasis, pace, and volume. These are key elements of storytelling, especially from a digital standpoint. This unit helps students become not just great podcasters, but effective communicators too.
I think this unit would be super fun and engaging for grade seven students. Most kids at this age probably don’t listen to podcasts, so this is a great way to get them interested into this new form of media. Giving students a chance to make their own podcast taps into this interest in a hands-on way.
What works well in this unit is the structure. It begins with an informative look at what a podcast is, then explores the components of one, allows students to create their own, and ends with a student reflection. The process of learning, creating, and reflecting supports a full learning cycle, building students’ confidence with this technology. This is such a creative unit to help students build literacy skills in a fun way!