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A podcast is an audio recording that can be created individually or collaboratively. Its duration typically ranges from 2 to 60 minutes and can be easily adapted to address different educational objectives.

Types of podcasts include:

Storytelling Podcasts

These share personal, historical or fictional narratives.

Explanatory Podcasts

These break down complex ideas or discuss current events. They often include interviews. 

Multilingual Podcasts

These are recorded using words in multiple languages. The purpose is often to teach listeners new words and explore cultural diversity. 

Production Steps and Tools

Before Recording:

  • Listen to podcasts. Note the sound effects, structure, and speaker(s)’ inflection. Make a list of elements you like to include in your own podcast. Here is a ‘Listening to a Podcast’ worksheet (English and French).
  • Pick a recording and editing software that suits your skill level and equipment. 
  • Plan: Develop a topic or question your podcast will explore. Fill out the necessary planning documents. (in English and French).

During Recording:

  • Do a quick sound check to ensure clear audio and sufficient sound levels.
  • Limit background sounds. Here are some classroom setup ideas from RECITUS.

podcast set up, one studio in the class, many studios in centers with sound booths, or recording stations in different areas of the school like cafeteria

After Recording:

  • Trim recording: Cut out any unnecessary parts.
  • Add intro and outro music: Choose music that suits the intention of your podcast and respects copyright laws.
  • Optional: Add sound effects and design an image to represent your podcast.
  • Share your production: You may want to share your podcast with your class, school, or wider community using a platform like BaladoWeb.

Bilingual Supporting Documents:

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Suggested materials:

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Balado Web: Podcasts by Quebec students! For Quebec students! Create, listen and share in French and English!
Looking for podcasts to listen to with your students? Want a safe platform to share student podcasts with the wider public. Click this image to visit Balado Web! It is available in English and French.

We want to acknowledge and thank our partners at RECITUS for sharing their podcasting expertise and resources with us under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.