Where Do I Start?
Hey Educators!
You’re excited to use our podcasts in class, and maybe you’re asking yourself “where do I start?” or “what’s the best way to listen?”
The answer is that thousands of teachers across the United States and Canada use Gen-Z Media podcasts in dozens of different ways for multiple grade levels, classroom-wide, for breakout groups, to reward learning, as homework, and to teach to common core standards.
Four Simple Steps to Get Started
There are no wrong choices. Six Minutes is a good pick for first time users because the episodes are… well… only 6 minutes! But, all of our shows are engaging and we think your students will love them!
From the Classroom Resources page or the Home Page, you can visit the Show Page for the specific title you’re interested in. On that Show Page you’ll find more detail about that particular show as well as Resources customised for that show (a Listening Guide, Choice Board, and an Explore Board). If this is your first time using podcasts in your classroom, or you just want a quick orientation, check out The Listening Guide.
After you’re comfortable and have an approach, dive into the Explore Board and Choice Board for that show. These unique and customisable teaching tools are designed to support a flexible and powerful staged approach to engaging with that podcast, including some of the ways in which the podcast aligns with Common Core standards.
A Message from Donnie Piercey
GZM Education Ambassador
Hear directly from a fellow educator about how Gen-Z Media podcasts can transform your classroom experience.
Workflow Walkthrough
Looking for a more detailed explanation of the technical aspects of these materials? Lisa Highfill, one of the educators who created these resources, walks you through it.
