What if professional development was as accessible as your favorite podcast?
Dr. Lindsay Persohn shares her experience as a literacy scholar, podcast host, and educator using audio to transform professional learning and classroom engagement. From founding Classroom Caffeine to launching innovative “pod clubs,” she reveals how podcasting can make research more relatable, foster autonomy for teachers, and support asynchronous, differentiated learning. With examples from her teaching and research, she demonstrates how storytelling deepens understanding, builds connection, and opens up new possibilities for integrating podcasts into academic and professional spaces.
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- Lindsay Persohn | USF
- Lindsay Persohn
- Classroom Caffeine
- Education Through Podcasting
- Education Through Podcasting - Call for Papers
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (03:08) - The Origin of Classroom Caffeine
- (05:41) - Designing Conversations for Deeper Insight
- (07:32) - Embedding Podcasts into Coursework
- (10:30) - Why Audio Connects Differently
- (13:28) - What Are Teacher Pod Clubs?
- (18:06) - The Vision for Asynchronous Learning
- (20:33) - Inside the EPOD Conference
- (23:20) - Publishing Podcast-Based Research
- (27:43) - Advice for Educators Using Podcasts
- (29:34) - Conclusion
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