Podcasting in Schools and Educational Organisations

What can happen when educators and learners are given a microphone, a meaningful question and the space to share their voices?

This practical Erasmus+ course introduces podcasting as a tool for learning, reflection, communication and institutional storytelling. Participants plan, record and edit their own short podcast while developing ideas they can use in their organisations.

Activity Type: Physical Mobility

Duration: 1-week Erasmus+ course

Target Group: Teachers, trainers, adult educators, academic staff, project coordinators, communication staff and other education professionals.

Audio Storytelling for Learning, Communication and Community

Podcasting gives educators and organisations an accessible way to share ideas, document experiences, develop communication skills and create meaningful learning projects.

This practical Erasmus+ course guides participants through the complete podcasting process, from concept and planning to recording, editing and responsible publication.

Participants will explore audio storytelling, interviewing, scripting, voice techniques, sound quality and simple editing. They will also examine how podcasts can support language learning, reflection, professional communication, project dissemination and learner-led content.

Through collaborative production tasks, participants will create a short podcast episode and design a podcasting activity for their own institution. Privacy, informed consent, copyright, accessibility and responsible sharing are included throughout the programme.

By the end of the week, participants will have practical audio-production skills, a completed short podcast and a realistic plan for using podcasting in their own educational context.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • identify meaningful uses of podcasting in education and institutional communication
  • define the audience, purpose and format of a podcast
  • prepare a podcast concept, outline and simple script
  • conduct and record a structured interview
  • apply basic voice, microphone and sound-recording techniques
  • edit speech, music and sound into a clear podcast episode
  • address consent, copyright, privacy and accessibility
  • design a podcasting project for their own educational context
Educators sharing ideas during an international training workshop

Schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to Podcasting

Icebreaker: My Sound Introduction

Participants introduce themselves through a short sound, story or recorded message connected to their professional context.

  • Course introduction and participant expectations
  • Understanding what makes a podcast engaging
  • Educational and institutional uses of podcasting
  • Exploring different podcast formats and audiences
  • Identifying purpose, message and tone
  • Developing a first podcast concept
  • Listening and reflection activities

Day 2 – Storytelling, Scripting and Interviewing

  • Structuring an effective audio story
  • Creating introductions, questions and conclusions
  • Writing for listening rather than reading
  • Interview preparation and question design
  • Active listening and effective follow-up questions
  • Developing voice, pace, clarity and confidence
  • Recording a short structured interview

Day 3 – Recording and Editing

  • Microphones, recording spaces and sound quality
  • Recording with accessible devices
  • Reducing background noise and common technical problems
  • Introduction to basic audio editing
  • Adding music, introductions and transitions
  • Copyright and responsible use of audio
  • Editing a short podcast segment

Day 4 – Podcast Projects in Education

  • Podcasts for language, history, culture and professional learning
  • Audio reflection journals and learner interviews
  • Institutional news, community voices and Erasmus+ dissemination
  • Collaborative podcast roles and production teams
  • Privacy, informed consent and accessibility
  • Planning a podcasting activity
  • Collaborative production of a short episode

Day 5 – Publishing and Implementation

  • Final editing and quality review
  • Podcast presentation and group listening session
  • Peer feedback and self-assessment
  • Responsible publishing and sharing
  • Adapting podcasting for different groups and contexts
  • Developing a personal or institutional action plan
  • Course evaluation and competency roundup

Day 6 – Course Closure and Cultural Activities

  • Final reflection and exchange of learning
  • Awarding of Certificates of Attendance
  • Excursion and other cultural activities

Evaluation of Learning Outcomes

Evaluation format:
Continuous assessment on class participation and self-assessment.
Evaluation criteria:
Participation in class debates, reflection and games.
Evaluation procedures:
Attendance, class participation.

Recognition of learning outcomes

Recognition conditions:
80% attendance to the course and class participation.
Recognition procedures:
The participant and the teacher trainer will be both in charge of recognizing the learning outcomes.
Recognition documentation:
Certificate of attendance. If applicable, submit a paper.

Practical Details

Duration: 1 week or 25 academic hours
Schedule: Classes are from Monday to Friday in the morning or in the afternoon. The definite timetable will be sent at least two weeks before the start of the class. Saturday is reserved for Cultural Activities.
Sundays are for arrival and departure.
Note: other durations and schedules can be arranged on demand.
Certification Details: Our organization is duly registered as en Erasmus Teacher Academy, with OID No. E10333486. Therefore, we issue the appropriate Certificates so that your course and trip get fully funded.
Support: Understanding Academy offers full support in terms of Erasmus+ mobilities, but unfortunately we do not provide transport or accommodation.
Fee: €480 Press here to see what is included

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