Podcasts as a tool for education
Understanding its elements, uses, and relevance in the educational environment.
What is a podcast?
The podcast is an audio published on the internet on platforms like YouTube or Spotify, it is organized in episodes and is currently very popular since it is a tool that allows us to learn at any time, which is very valuable for education.
Multimodal elements that we see in the podcast:
Audio: voice, tone, and rhythm.
Cover: visual identity
Editing: cuts and effects
Music: setting
podcasts
Platform: Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Script: content structure
Podcasts integrate narration, sound desing, and structure to create meaningful learning experiences
Why should we use podcasts as an educational tool?
Podcasts are an effective educational tool because they improve comprehension, support flexible learning, and align with students digital habits.
The benefits
Student and teacher perceptions of educational podcasts
- Educational podcasts improve comprehension through clear explanations and narratives.
- Teachers use podcasts to extend learning beyond the classroom.
How to use podcasts in the classroom?
- Listening for comprehension
- Use a podcast clip to spark a class discussion.
In summary...
The podcasts integrate voice, music, rhythm, and structure.
They allow students to study anytime and at their own pace.
They help explain complex topics in simple and engaging ways.
Learners can re-listen to episodes whenever they need to reinforce content.
Podcasts are a modern tool that aligns with students digital habits and supports meaningful learning.
Sources
Savall Ceresa, J., & Villafán Amezcuab, L. A.
(2025). The podcast as an educational tool:
Faculty perceptions and challenges in two universities. Cogent Education
Hernandez-Lopez, M., & Mendoza-Jimenez, J. (2025). Podcasts created by university students: A way to improve subject understanding, connection with peers, and academic performance.
Education Sciences
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Podcasts as a tool for education
Understanding its elements, uses, and relevance in the educational environment.
What is a podcast?
The podcast is an audio published on the internet on platforms like YouTube or Spotify, it is organized in episodes and is currently very popular since it is a tool that allows us to learn at any time, which is very valuable for education.
Multimodal elements that we see in the podcast:
Audio: voice, tone, and rhythm.
Cover: visual identity
Editing: cuts and effects
Music: setting
podcasts
Platform: Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Script: content structure
Podcasts integrate narration, sound desing, and structure to create meaningful learning experiences
Why should we use podcasts as an educational tool?
Podcasts are an effective educational tool because they improve comprehension, support flexible learning, and align with students digital habits.
The benefits
Student and teacher perceptions of educational podcasts
How to use podcasts in the classroom?
In summary...
The podcasts integrate voice, music, rhythm, and structure.
They allow students to study anytime and at their own pace.
They help explain complex topics in simple and engaging ways.
Learners can re-listen to episodes whenever they need to reinforce content.
Podcasts are a modern tool that aligns with students digital habits and supports meaningful learning.
Sources
Savall Ceresa, J., & Villafán Amezcuab, L. A. (2025). The podcast as an educational tool: Faculty perceptions and challenges in two universities. Cogent Education
Hernandez-Lopez, M., & Mendoza-Jimenez, J. (2025). Podcasts created by university students: A way to improve subject understanding, connection with peers, and academic performance. Education Sciences
Thank you