Podcasts that Should Interest Students, Parents, and Teachers

With the popularity of podcasts quickly spreading across the globe, almost anyone can have their own “radio program.” Who knows?  The quiet neighbor down the street may record a podcast every week and have tens of thousands of subscribers.

There are more than two million podcasts available; most are completely free, so whatever your interests, you should be able to find at least a few to listen to every week.

In fact, there are plenty that should attract the attention of educators and students of all ages.  The topics available are wide-ranging, but here is just a sampling of some that may interest those in education.

The College Prep Podcast
Are you currently a high school student who has your eye already on college?  Or maybe a high school student parent who wants to be sure their child is prepared for higher learning?  In the College Prep Podcast, Megan Dorsey and Gretchen Wegner, two recognized education experts, share study strategies, ACT/SAT prep, college application tips, and much more with their audience.

Of course, if you would like to become even more prepared for the ACT or SAT, iAchieve has professional tutors, practice tests, and plenty of test prep that will be able to assist you in earning the best score possible.

The Shake Up Learning Show
Most teachers are always willing to listen to other educators when they discuss must-have tips for the classroom.  Kasey Bell hosts The Shake Up Learning Show, has plenty of lesson plan strategies and class management information, and discusses topics such as 9 Ways to Improve Student Writing with Google Docs.  You are likely to come away from every episode with an idea you can’t wait to use for your own classroom.

HISTORY This Week
The podcast HISTORY This Week can be played for the entire class and could be a staple of your history lessons week in and week out.  The podcast reviews major topics from history that happened that may or may not be in textbooks.

Writing Excuses
Need a quick 15-minute podcast/lesson for your students to listen to weekly about becoming better writers?  Writing Excuses is just that.  It is a quick, fun little podcast that moves along nicely and will give your students plenty of tips for becoming more proficient writers.

Unspookable
Mystery podcasts are all the rage at the moment.  It won’t be long before the students start listening to many of these podcasts independently.  Unspookable is a family-friendly look at mysteries and the history behind myths, legends, and spooky stories.

This Teacher Life
Host Monica Genta talks about real teacher struggles, teaching tips, and strategies to make things go much more smoothly in and out of the classroom.  Genta has plenty of videos available on YouTube as well.

Take Note of the Podcasts Suggested to You!
Whether you are listening to these podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or some other app, take note of the podcasts suggested.  They base their suggestions on your listening habits, so there will be some hidden treasures!