The Power of the Podcast - 2024 Paraeducator Book Study

The Power of the Podcast 

A series of Podcasts by Emily Hanford focusing on literacy

Facilitated by: Erin McManamon and Dawn Lynn

This group study will focus on a series of PODCASTS by Emily Hanford around literacy.  Emily is an engaging speaker; and as an investigative reporter for APM, she has really brought to light literacy instruction in the United States. 

Participants will be required to listen to the following podcasts and then join in on a conversation in our face-to-face ZOOM meetings:

1. At a Loss for Words
2. What the Words Say
3. Hard Words
4. Hard to Read
5. SOLD A STORY (5 Episodes with a bonus 6th if interested

Dates/Times: April-May, 2024, 3:15-4:15 PM
 

• April 4,2024  Zoom Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/92062444871
• April 11,2024  Zoom Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/92062444871
• May 2,2024  Zoom Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/92062444871
• May 13,2024  Zoom Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/92062444871

How It Works: 

1. Find the podcasts listed on your favorite podcast platform~https://features.apmreports.org/reading/
2. Check your email for the ZOOM link and Syllabus (one week prior to the meeting)
3. Join ZOOM using the link provided
4. Listen to the podcasts as outlined and shared during our first organizational meeting
5. Get ready to share your thoughts and ideas as we discuss on Zoom
6. If you are not present for a ZOOM meeting, you will be required to provide a written summary of the podcasts covered in order to receive your hours
7. A certificate with your 15 credit hours will be issued upon completion of the podcast group study