{"id":10901,"date":"2025-11-24T12:23:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=10901"},"modified":"2025-11-24T12:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:23:18","slug":"podcasts-in-canva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2025\/11\/24\/podcasts-in-canva\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcasts in Canva"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you considered using a Podcast for assessment? Well, Canva has just made it even easier for you to make the leap.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Mic.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Mic.png\" alt=\"Microphone icon\" class=\"wp-image-10925\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Mic.png 500w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Mic-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Canva have just launched the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/public.canva.site\/podcast-in-your-pocket-with-canva\/#hero-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast in your pocket resource<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Canva for Education<\/strong>, students can now design and produce their own podcasts with ease. This hands-on approach not only strengthens writing skills but also nurtures a genuine love for storytelling. Most importantly, it empowers learners to share their unique voices and perspectives in a dynamic, modern medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Podcasting as an Assessment Tool<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcasting offers a dynamic alternative to traditional written assessments. Instead of submitting essays or reports, students can demonstrate their understanding through spoken narratives, interviews, or discussions. This approach allows educators to assess:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Knowledge and Understanding<\/strong>: Students explain concepts in their own words, showing depth of comprehension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Critical Thinking<\/strong>: Through analysis, debate, or storytelling, learners showcase their ability to evaluate and synthesise ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication Skills<\/strong>: Podcasts assess clarity, tone, and audience awareness, key employability skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creativity and Engagement<\/strong>: Students can incorporate sound effects, music, and structure to make their content compelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcasts also provide an inclusive option for learners who excel verbally rather than in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Podcast in your pocket resource<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn where to start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG5mZKFrSY\/ha0s8UnMoZHcx0X0RNAsfw\/view?utm_content=DAG5mZKFrSY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h9b81371f39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canvas helpful slideshow<\/a> below (select the image to open).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG5mZKFrSY\/ha0s8UnMoZHcx0X0RNAsfw\/view?utm_content=DAG5mZKFrSY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h9b81371f39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Intro-to-Podcast-as-a-Digital-Storytelling-Presentation-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Podcast as a digital storytelling space image links to the slideshow.\" class=\"wp-image-10921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Intro-to-Podcast-as-a-Digital-Storytelling-Presentation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Intro-to-Podcast-as-a-Digital-Storytelling-Presentation-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Intro-to-Podcast-as-a-Digital-Storytelling-Presentation-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Intro-to-Podcast-as-a-Digital-Storytelling-Presentation-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Intro-to-Podcast-as-a-Digital-Storytelling-Presentation-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/11\/Intro-to-Podcast-as-a-Digital-Storytelling-Presentation.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A template created by Lis Healey for Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva&#8217;s &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/public.canva.site\/podcast-in-your-pocket-with-canva\/#hero-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast in your pocket resource<\/a>&#8221; offers practical guidance and ready-to-use templates for getting started with podcasts for assessment. It covers essentials like script writing, recording and editing tips, peer review processes, and includes a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/loughcoll.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/digitallearningteam\/IQDf4wM6qCFaRr-eyeuEvf5uASGWQVfZ9Y3p2TdhZm3ifgE?e=fN7HKe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast recording guide<\/a> to make the process easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Canva\u2019s &#8220;Podcast in Your Pocket resource&#8221;, FE teachers can transform assessment into an engaging, creative process, giving learners a voice while developing essential digital and communication skills. Why not give it a go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help and Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:21% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2021\/06\/GettyImages-1271748762-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Message icon\" class=\"wp-image-6229 size-full\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>As always, contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Learning Team<\/a>\u00a0for more information, guidance, and support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you considered using a Podcast for assessment? 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