Podcast Alert: Tune in to REMC 2C Classroom Connections

In Season 3, Episode 2, “Podcasting in the Classroom (Unlocking Student Voice),” hosts Peter Milne and Danielle Humphrey are joined by Melinda Waffle (REMC Professional Learning Coordinator) and Mark Lyons (REMC 9 Director) for a conversation about the power of audio storytelling in K-12 education. The 30-minute episode explores how podcasting can engage students, strengthen communication skills and give learners opportunities to create meaningful, authentic content.

Educators will also hear about resources and tools that can make classroom podcasting easier to get started with, whether students are recording their first short audio project or developing a more advanced podcast. REMC’s Podcasting for Educators resources include practical guidance on everything from equipment and interviewing techniques to developing content and building an audience.

Turn Inspiration Into a Classroom Challenge

The episode also highlights the REMC Podcasting Challenge, an opportunity for Michigan students in grades 5-12 to put their storytelling skills into action. Teachers can submit original student-created podcasts that are 2-5 minutes long, created individually or as a group. Entries for the current challenge are being accepted through October 31, 2026, with podcasting hardware available as prizes for winning classrooms.

Whether you’re looking for a new way for students to demonstrate understanding, practice communication skills or tell stories that matter to them, podcasting offers an engaging way to put student voice at the center of learning. Tune in to “Podcasting in the Classroom (Unlocking Student Voice)” from REMC 2C Classroom Connections and discover how your students can go from listeners to creators.