Say That Again! Using Audio for Authentic Assessment
Monday, June 30, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM · 1 hr. (America/Chicago)
Interactive Session
Online Tools, Apps and Resources
Information
Audio assessments capture students' verbal explanations, providing deeper insights into their understanding, reasoning, and communication skills beyond traditional written methods. Learn how to use tools like Adobe Podcast and Vocaroo to capture authentic student understanding. Join us in a hands-on exploration to transform your assessments for meaningful engagement.
Outline
5 min - Welcome & Intros
10 min - Why Audio? How & Why We Use it…[Interactive Presentation]
10 min - Examples of Authentic Assessment [Show & Tell]
10 min - Demonstrate Audio Tools (e.g. Adobe Podcast, Vocaroo, etc) [Interactive Presentation]
10 min - Collaborate and Brainstorm Audio Assessment (using a session template) [Peer-To-Peer Interaction]
10 min - Practice Using Audio Tools & Play with the Programs [Device-Based Activities]
5 min - Closing / Q&A
Supporting research
RESEARCH ARTICLE: Podcasting for Learning (https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=506b1666-be47-3287-9bfd-518a507899a9)
ARTICLE: What Podcasts Did for Student Engagement in These Schools (https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-podcasts-did-for-student-engagement-in-these-schools/2023/07)
ARTICLE: Teaching the Art of Listening: How to Use Podcasts in the Classroom (https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teaching-the-art-of-listening-how-to-use-podcasts-in-the-classroom/2017/09)
ARTICLE: 4 Ways Audio Recording Can Boost Classroom Learning (https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/4-ways-audio-recording-can-boost-classroom-learning)
ARTICLE: Amplifying Student Voices With Authentic Media-Making Tasks (https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-students-create-media)
Attendee Accounts
Adobe Express account
www.podcast.adobe.com
www.vocaroo.com
Content Community
ISTELive
Subject Area
Language ArtsSocial Studies or History
Grade Level
6-12
Audience
TeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In PersonRecording
Transformative Learning Principles
Prioritize authentic experiencesSpark Curiosity
ISTE Standards
Educators: Designer: Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.Students: Creative Communicator: Choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.Students: Knowledge Constructor: Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices required
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PC
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No
