StudyCast
2010 StudyCast Artwork
While teaching 5th grade, Brent created what he called StudyCasts, podcast episodes created to help his students review for their Social Studies and Science tests. Basically, a StudyCast was an audio review session recorded by Brent for his students where he went over the notes from class, adding in some of the stories or examples that may have been shared in class but didn't necessarily make it into the notes. These broadcasts were not intended to replace traditional studying, but rather to provide an additional way for students to review the material. Brent's students could listen on his classroom website, their iPods, or even burn the episode onto a CD to listen in the car. Yes, you read that correctly. Those words were iPod and CD. Remember, this was way back in 2010. But the concept has never been more relevant! Students are seemingly always on their phones, so why not turn those phones into study tools?
Interested in creating a podcast like this for your own students? With today's technology, it's something that can be done easily, quickly, and for FREE, without any special equipment. If you have a smartphone, you can create a podcast like this using a resource like Spotify for Podcasters (former Anchor). Our students are seemingly always on their phones, so why not turn those phones into study tools? Please check out the resources below to help you get started!
Interested in creating a podcast like this for your own students? With today's technology, it's something that can be done easily, quickly, and for FREE, without any special equipment. If you have a smartphone, you can create a podcast like this using a resource like Spotify for Podcasters (former Anchor). Our students are seemingly always on their phones, so why not turn those phones into study tools? Please check out the resources below to help you get started!
StudyCast Resources
StudyCast Introduction
This is the short broadcast Brent recorded to introduce the concept of a StudyCast to his students and their families.
StudyCast #1
This is the first official broadcast that Brent recorded to help his students review for a geography quiz. This will give you an idea of what a StudyCast could sound like.
Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor)
Looking for a free and easy way to create your podcast? Look no further than Spotify for Podcasters!
"Spotify for Podcasters" Tutorial Video
This tutorial video will walk you through how to use this free online resource to create your own podcast using your laptop or smartphone.
YouTube's Audio Library
A collection of free music to use in your podcast
This is the short broadcast Brent recorded to introduce the concept of a StudyCast to his students and their families.
StudyCast #1
This is the first official broadcast that Brent recorded to help his students review for a geography quiz. This will give you an idea of what a StudyCast could sound like.
Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor)
Looking for a free and easy way to create your podcast? Look no further than Spotify for Podcasters!
"Spotify for Podcasters" Tutorial Video
This tutorial video will walk you through how to use this free online resource to create your own podcast using your laptop or smartphone.
YouTube's Audio Library
A collection of free music to use in your podcast
"I listened to the Puritan StudyCast five times and got a good grade on the test."
- 5th Grade Student
