Podcast exploration
This Bento Box is designed to foster student engagement and critical thinking as students investigate current topics that relate to the unit or a workplace setting. This activity is particularly effective for introducing skills and knowledge that find practical application and reflection in real-world scenarios. Academics can share a curated list of websites featuring a diverse selection of podcasts. Alternatively, students can be encouraged to independently seek out podcasts that align with the themes of the unit.
In this sequence students select and review a podcast that extensively discusses relevant topics. Students are tasked with evaluating the podcast based on predetermined criteria established by the teaching team. This evaluation includes providing a rating for the content shared in the podcast, assessing its direct relevance to the unit, and determining its appropriateness for a broader audience. By linking the podcast content to class presentations and tutorial notes, students can draw connections between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. This integration enhances their understanding and allows for a more comprehensive exploration of the subject matter.
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| Estimated time to set up: 30 minutes | ||
Instructions for setting up your Bento Box
| Step1: Prepare content Choose 3-6 industry podcasts relevant to your unit. |
| Step 2: Update Activity introduction Edit the specific title and overview for the activity introduction. |
| Step 3: Prepare content for Task 1 Choose 3 - 6 industry podcasts that are relevant for your unit. Decide if you will provide links to podcasts for the topics or if students will be required to search and upload podcasts of their choosing. Amend instructions accordingly. |
| Step 4: Set up a Padlet Follow the instructions on the sample podcast reviews Padlet to create a copy of the activity for your specific unit. (You will need to create a Padlet account if you don’t already have one.) Make the required changes to the Padlet board to suit this activity. Note: Padlet is not a University supported educational technology. An alternative tool could be the use of another whiteboard tool such as Mural or Miro - explore Additional technologies to learn more. |
| Step 5: Update forum links Copy the link from your copied Padlet board and embed it in ‘Task 2 - Review and rate podcasts’. |
| Step 6: Upload rating criteria Upload a criteria for rating the podcast which students can use as a guide. |
| Step 7: Follow up Return to the Padlet to view student reviews and comments. You may want to highlight podcasts that received the highest ratings in your next synchronous lesson. |