3 Quick Listening Ideas

Instructional time is limited, but there are quick and easy ways to bring podcasts into your classroom! All of the below ideas take 10-15 minutes and are great for teachers still familiarizing themselves with Listenwise. 

#1 Weekly Quiz Assignment 

#2 Class Warm Up

#3 Celebrate Holidays

#1 Weekly Quiz Assignment 

How to set up the activity: 

1.  Choose one of the Current Event quiz stories for your students. We publish multiple new stories per month.
2. Assign the quiz for students to complete independently (instructions to set up a quiz).
3. Listenwise quizzes provide insights into your students' listening skills! Check out the data on your Classes page.

Why it’s important: Quizzes are great for assessing listening skills or standardized test prep. Plus, they’re easy to assign and auto-graded, so it’s a time-saver for you!

#2 Class Warm Up

How to set up the activity: 

1. Search by topic to find the right story to kick off class. 
2. Listen to the story together!
3. Use the comprehension questions on the Assignment Resources tab of the story to facilitate a class discussion. 

Why it’s important: Use whole group listening to teach your students how to be active listeners. It requires little prep, so it’s a great way to get started with Listenwise.

#3 Celebrate Holidays

How to set up the activity: 

1. Use this calendar to learn about upcoming holidays Listenwise story.
2. Listen as a class or assign independent work for students!
3. Discuss the comprehension questions on the Assignment Resources tab of the story.

Why it’s important: Podcasts are a fun way to educate students about upcoming holidays. Listenwise Collections feature different voices and perspectives that can help support your SEL and DEI goals.