Storycorps

Learning through Listening

StoryCorps is an American non-profit organization that is dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all walks of life. The organization provides a platform for people to record interviews with their loved ones, and then archives those interviews in the Library of Congress, ensuring that they are preserved for future generations.

As a teacher, you can use StoryCorps to:



ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1

Assessing CCSS

9R Podcast Discovery 1-4

Accessible Podcast for ESL Students

Why Bring Podcasts into the Classroom?

https://learninginnovation.duke.edu/blog/2021/07/using-podcasts-in-your-classroom/

Students are likely to encounter podcasts in their post high school education. Bringing podcasts into the classroom can teach students how to access and engage in podcasts in a low-stakes environment.

https://www.euruni.edu/blog/the-benefits-of-listening-to-podcasts-for-learning/

Research shows that aural content stimulates the brain more than visual content. While students may feel reluctant to read a passage of text, they can more quickly and efficiently receive the information through audio.

Try It Yourself!

Visit https://storycorps.org/ to explore a library of stories for you students.