Monday, February 8, 2021

Podcast Playlist - 10 Podcasts for Innovative Educators

While some people Netflix bindged during the pandemic, I choose another form of entertainment: Podcasts. Podcasts are great for multitaskers like me. Whether you’re jogging, cleaning, driving, flying, doing yoga (don't judge me) or out walking your dog, a podcast provides a great way to keep the learning going while you’re doing something else. Check out the playlist below to see what I'm listening to these days.

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Podcast Playlist 2021

10-Minute Teacher Podcast 

  • Overview: Full-time teacher Vicki Davis, dives into what matters most to classroom teachers. The best and brightest educators and idea creators will inspire you as they are interviewed on this show. You'll learn behind the scenes tips, classroom ideas, and practical mindsets for anyone working with today's kids.
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: Quick bite-sized tips and ideas for busy educators.

Class of 2025 

  • Overview: Class of 2025 offers an in-depth exploration of some of the issues that students from Oregon face today, seen through the lens of the students themselves. 
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: There are unique insights into learning during the pandemic.

Code Switch

  • Overview: Fearless conversations about race hosted by journalists of color. This podcast tackles the subject of race head-on, exploring how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, sports and everything in between. 
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: Great conversations about race that are relevant in classrooms today.

Ed Surge 

  • Overview: Join EdSurge reporters as they sit down with educators, innovators and scholars for frank and in-depth conversations about education and how it is changing.
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: Talks about current topics and trends in education like should teachers use TikTok.

Exponential Wisdom

  • Overview: Learn about how technology will impact and change the present and the future, often faster than you think. 
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: Provides insights into areas like education and careers from leaders in the field.

HBD IdeaCast 

  • Overview: A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.
  • What innovatie educators may like about this podcast: The podcast gives food for thought about the world we should be preparing students for.

Mic Drop

  • Overview: Mood-swinging, dream-chasing, rule-breaking dramas and adventures told directly from teens.
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: Get insights about teens, from teens.  

Nice White Parents

  • Overview: If you want to understand what’s wrong with our public schools, you have to look at what is arguably the most powerful force in shaping them: white parents. A five-part series from Serial Productions, a New York Times Company. Hosted by Chana Joffe-Walt.
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: If you teach in a diverse system, this podcast may give you unique perspectives.

Throughline

  • Overview: The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Throughline goes back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world.
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: Great for innovative educators who discuss social studies or current events with their students.

WSJ Tech Briefing

  • Overview: The Wall Street Journal's reporters and editors highlight leading companies, new gadgets, consumer trends and cyber issues. 
  • What innovative educators may like about this podcast: If you're an innovative educator, you're interested in the lastest in tech. This podcast gives it to you in 10-15 minute episodes. 

Your turn

These are some of the podcasts I'm listening to these days. What about you? Are you listening to some of these? Are there any that sound of interest?