So you've heard the buzz about podcasts, and you're intrigued. You want to play an episode in class, but you wonder what that would even look like? What would kids do while they listen? What would they do after they listen? Which show would be best? How would it fit into everything else you're up to? Yeah, I hear you. It's a whole new genre and you might be the first teacher on your hall to use it. A few easy wins to help you get started wouldn't hurt! So today on the podcast, I want to help you get started with... podcasts! I know you know they can be a great resource for learning, because here you are, listening to one. So let's talk about how to try one out in class ASAP. Strategies and Links Mentioned: Play a Podcast and Practice Sketchnotes Episode 46 with Mike Rohde Episode 140 with Sylvia Duckworth Popular free sketchnotes templates  Play an Episode and use it as a Prompt Baths vs. Showers from Smash Boom Best Episode one of The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel Feature Podcasts on an Interactive Bulletin Board Play a Podcast Episode to Provide Helpful Information Active vs. passive voice from Grammar Girl Episode 160 of this very podcast - The College Essay Workshop Play an Episode to Introduce an Author Hip Hop and Shakespeare, or the Pop Sonnets episode of Shakespeare Unlimited This short episode from "A Little Happier" about Trevor Noah's memoir Interview with Jerry Craft Play an Episode and Use it as a Mentor Text Sign up here for the free mini-course on Student Podcasting   Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!