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Wendy Oliver Jess Kertz Jostin Grimes
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The Power of Podcasting in the Blended Classroom

Jess Kertz and Jostin Grimes, a pair of Education Specialists for Soundtrap at Spotify talk about the power of podcasting in the blended classroom.
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The guests on this exciting episode of Building the Bridge are Jess Kertz and Jostin Grimes, a pair of Education Specialists for Soundtrap at Spotify.

Prior to joining the Soundtrap team, Jess was an educator in Chicago schools, and Jostin was an elementary school teacher in Atlanta and a program manager for STEM to the Future, among other roles.

In the interview, Jess and Jostin share the benefits of podcasting in the classroom with Dr. Oliver. They discuss the power of podcasting in the blended classroom podcasting and how it can be an effective learning strategy in any environment — in-person, hybrid, or remote — and how it helps students develop key 21st century skills.

Podcasting is a way for students to engage in project-based learning and tap into their creativity. Importantly, participating in podcasting is also a powerful way for students to foster their social-emotional skills. Many students use podcasting as a way to deeply explore their thoughts, ideas, and personal stories, and to share things they’d otherwise be reluctant to share. Listen to the episode to find out more about the links between podcasting and social-emotional learning (SEL), STEM, the 4Cs (creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking), and more.

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    With more than 20 years of experience in digital education, Dr. Wendy Oliver, a highly qualified Tennessee teacher and administrator, thrives when implementing innovative learning models and creating amazing learning experiences for students. Throughout her career, Wendy has had the opportunity to develop and pioneer a district, TN’s state-wide, and international digital learning programs. She served as the Chief Learning Architect for Arizona State University’s digital charter network of schools and recently launched a network of private, for-profit schools. Wendy created Oliver’s Frameworks for Blended and Online Instruction, and subsequently, a software that allows teacher to self-assess their knowledge of instruction in each respective environment, a software that has been implemented in multiple districts and states.

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    Education Specialist and former Chicago educator.

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  • Jostin Grimes
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    Education Specialist, former elementary teacher in Atlanta.

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