PODCASTS FOR ORAL SUCCESS:

GIVING VOICE TO STUDENT LEARNING

COURSE INFORMATION

This training will introduce podcasting as a valuable and transversal tool to improve oral skills in the classroom. Podcasts and web radios are becoming more popular so it´s no surprise that audio narratives can help educators to strengthen oral communication.

Teachers will learn how to create, record, and edit podcasts, and discover how podcasts can be used to develop students’ oral communication skills, creativity, and critical thinking. The course will focus on leveraging podcasts to improve speaking, listening, and presentation skills, fostering self-expression, and enhancing student engagement.

Through hands-on practice and real-world examples, teachers will gain confidence in integrating podcasting into their teaching methods, while exploring ways to make learning fun, dynamic, and collaborative.

“Podcasts for Oral Success: Giving Voice to Student Learning” is aimed for teachers and school staff from pre-school level to primary, secondary, vocational, adult and special needs education, staff of non-government organizations, government and policy makers and company staff. Non-native English trainers expecting participants to have at least B1 level of English proficiency.

METHODOLOGY

The approach followed is both practical and engaging, giving teachers the tools they need to incorporate podcasting into their classrooms while also developing oral skills. Since podcasting involves creativity, collaboration, and technology, the methodology should be hands-on, student-centered, and reflective.

Troughout the training, the teachers will have interactive workshops to work on creating their own podcasts starting with simple tasks like scripting and recording short segments. This learning-by-doing approach ensures they understand the technical aspects and creative processes.

The focus will be on experimenting with various podcast formats such as solo recordings, interviews, group discussions, and storytelling to expose teachers to a variety of formats they can later adapt for their students.

Our experienced trainers will support and stimulate the networking and cooperation among participants. At the end of the course, the company will provide the participants an attendance certificate including the detailed information about the course, e.g., title, programmed and schedule. In addition, a Europass Mobility Certificate can be added on request.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In detail, the specific objectives of the course are:

To find the best software to record and edit a podcast
To publish podcasts live on social media or keep them privately.
To incorporate place-based engaging activities in their lessons.
To understand the value of communication.
To strengthen European collaboration among –past, present and future– participants.

Thanks to this course the participants will:

Learn how to use podcasts to enhance oral skills
Discover new techniques to improve, motivate and infuse passion into art and technology
Construct audio-stories with structures and vital plot points
Build confidence and self-esteem.
Make contacts with new partners interested in developing European Projects through specific networking activities.

DAILY PROGRAMME

The manager of the company usually welcomes participants on Sunday afternoon and gives them all the information about courses and Erasmus week. The main training activities, instruction and practices will take place from Monday to Friday. Moreover, participants will be able to explain their own school and Erasmus project to the rest of participants in the beginning of the week and, after that, work all together to set up future eTwinnings or even Job Shadowing. On another note, participants will be involved in cultural activities held by the company during afternoon time. Finally, there will be a course’ roundup and a final evaluation on Friday morning, depending on the participants' departure time, and the delivery of the certificates of attendance. Here you have below the standard indicative daily programme of the course.

DAY 1 – SUNDAY. LET’S MEET US!

- Meeting and greeting.

- Individual orientation and information about the venue and the city.

- Networking activity.

DAY 2 – MONDAY. - INTRODUCTION TO PODCASTING IN EDUCATION

- Networking activity: Presentation of your own school and your Erasmus project.

- Overview of podcasting

- Ideas to implement podcasting in the classroom

DAY 3 – TUESDAY. SCRIPTWRITING, PLANNING AND RECORDING YOUR FIRST PODCAST.

- How to plan a podcast

- The art of scriptwriting

- Voice and breathing techniques

- Practical recording session

DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY. EDITING YOUR PODCAST

Basic audio editing (Audacity or Garageband)
Practical editing (adjusting sound quality and enhancing the audio)ç
Adding music and sound effects.
Creating a podcast “Brand”

DAY 5 – THURSDAY. INTEGRATING PODCASTS IN THE CLASSROOM

-Using podcasts to develop listening and speaking skills.

- Creating classrooms podcast projects.

- Ideas for a captivating podcast episode.

-Integrating podcasting into different subjects.

DAY 6 – FRIDAY. WE´RE GOING LIVE!

Group live stream
Sharing and hosting podcasts.
Collaborative work in teams to design a lesson plan.
Presentation of the projects.
Course evaluation.

DAY 7 - SATURDAY: OPTIONAL DAY 7 NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES.

The company offers one optional activity to increase networking among participants and deepen the local culture. Ask the company for the optional package leaflet of the venue.

DATES:

The course will attend sessions during 2025 and 2026 in following dates:

2025:

SPAIN – ALICANTE:

From Sunday 13th April to Friday 18th.
From Sunday 20th April to Friday 25th.
From Sunday 6th July to Friday 11th.
From Sunday 13th July to Friday 18th.
From Sunday 20th July to Friday 25th.
From Sunday 10th August to Friday 15th.
From Sunday 17th August to Friday 22nd.
From Sunday 24th August to Friday 29th.
From Sunday 5th October to Friday 10th.
From Sunday 12th October to Friday 17th.
From Sunday 19th October to Friday 24th.
From Sunday 26th October to Saturday 31st.

ADDITIONAL DATES AND VENUES:

SPAIN – ALICANTE:

From Sunday 19th January to Friday 24th.
From Sunday 23rd February to Friday 28th.
From Sunday 2nd March to Friday 7th.
From Sunday 6th April to Friday 11th.
From Sunday 27th April to Friday 2nd May.
From Sunday 25th May to Friday 30th.
From Sunday 1st June to Friday 6th.
From Sunday 22nd June to Friday 27th.
From Sunday 29th June to Friday 4th July.
From Sunday 2nd November to Friday 7th.
From Sunday 23rd November to Friday 28th.
From Sunday 30th November to Friday 5th December.

ICELAND – REYKJAVÍK:

From Sunday 23rd February to Friday 28th.
From Sunday 2nd March to Friday 7th.
From Sunday 27th April to Friday 2nd May.
From Sunday 22nd June to Friday 27th.
From Sunday 29th June to Friday 4th July.
From Sunday 2nd November to Friday 7th.

2026:

SPAIN – ALICANTE:

From Sunday 29th March to Friday 3rd April.
From Sunday 5th April to Friday 10th.
From Sunday 5th July to Friday 10th.
From Sunday 12th July to Friday 17th.
From Sunday 19th July to Friday 24th.
From Sunday 26th July to Friday 31st.
From Sunday 9th August to Friday 14th.
From Sunday 16th August to Friday 21st.
From Sunday 23rd August to Friday 28th.
From Sunday 11th October to Friday 18th.
From Sunday 18th October to Friday 23rd.

ADDITIONAL DATES AND VENUES:

SPAIN – ALICANTE:

From Sunday 11th January to Friday 16th.
From Sunday 18th January to Friday 23rd.
From Sunday 22nd February to Friday 27th.
From Sunday 1st March to Friday 6th.
From Sunday 26th April to Friday 1st May.
From Sunday 24th May to Friday 29th.
From Sunday 31st May to Friday 5th June.
From Sunday 21st June to Friday 26th.
From Sunday 28th June to Friday 3rd July.
From Sunday 4th October to Friday 9th.
From Sunday 25th October to Friday 30th.
From Sunday 1st November to Friday 6th.
From Sunday 22nd November to Friday 27th.
From Sunday 29th November to Friday 4th December.

ICELAND – REYKJAVÍK:

From Sunday 22nd February to Friday 27th.
From Sunday 1st March to Friday 6th.
From Sunday 26th April to Friday 1st May.
From Sunday 24th May to Friday 29th.
From Sunday 21st June to Friday 26th.
From Sunday 28th June to Friday 3rd July.
From Sunday 4th October to Friday 9th.
From Sunday 25th October to Friday 30th.
From Sunday 1st November to Friday 6th.

COST AND ERASMUS + FUNDING

The training course is tailored to be fully funded by Erasmus + to teachers, trainers, headmasters and any other staff of education organizations so the Erasmus + grant covers all the costs of the course. The cost of the Erasmus course is 480€ for a 6-day course and includes course fees, transportation for the training activities if this is necessary, free cultural activities in the city during the week such as a guided city tour on the first day of the week. Moreover, networking activities will take place among participants and, obviously, the certification of attendance is included as well. Regarding documentation, the company offers guidance and will help with all necessary documents that the participant can need (learning agreement and/or Europass mobility). Finally, an optional cultural package is offered to deepen the relationship between all participants.

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