Let me start by saying that I love podcasts. They are one of my favorite forms of media and I listen to them every morning when I wake up and every night before bed. The type of podcasts I listen to however never really has anything to do with professional development. Talk shows, comedy channels, and news podcasts are usually my go to. That’s why Tim Cavey’s presentation to our class on his use of podcasts for professional development was so interesting to me.
I had never thought before to even search for an education podcast, but now that I think about it, podcasts are very similar to audio books. The flexibility and ability to listen to podcasts while doing other tasks makes it so easy to get in professional development time while cooking dinner or driving to work. In just a short period of time I have found many education podcasts including Cavey’s own “Teacher’s on Fire,” “Popular Pedagogy” by Queen’s University, and “The Cult of Pedagogy,” to name just a few. Now all of these podcasts have their moments. Not everything you hear may resonate with you, but the same can be said for a book. The benefit of listening to podcasts as opposed to reading a book is that podcasts are free and you can listen to them while doing other tasks. I will definitely be adding these podcasts to my regular lineup while also searching to find more education podcasts as they are becoming increasingly more popular.
I also love podcasts, but never thought to listen to a teaching style one. The same as you I went out searching for different podcasts after this presentation, and found ’10 minute podcast for teachers’. Its a great way to start your day! It talks about self-care tips for teachers, or advice from different educators!