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Podcast as a Method in Modern Education

In the contemporary educational landscape, the digital age inevitably transforms the way we
learn and teach. In this context, podcasts are becoming a pivotal tool within digital culture,
offering abundant opportunities for enhancing the educational system. Podcasts, in the form of
audio or video recordings, easily accessible via the internet for downloading and listening,
allow access to educational material on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and
computers, adapting to individual preferences and the pace of each learner. The advantages of
using podcasts in education are numerous. Besides providing learning flexibility, allowing
students to access material whenever it suits them, which is particularly useful for those with
busy schedules, as is common in our curriculum, podcasts can help diversify learning. They
offer various formats such as interviews, lectures, or discussions, empowering different learning
styles and encouraging student engagement. Podcasts enable access to expert knowledge and
information from different fields, which can enrich learning beyond standard curricula.
Additionally, they can be beneficial for teachers, providing them with access to resources for
professional development and examples of best practices. By integrating educational podcasts
into the educational process, teachers have the opportunity to tailor instruction to individual
student needs. For example, they can use podcasts for review or even for differentiated learning,
adapting content to different levels of ability and student interests. Through all this, podcasts
support continuous learning and skill development, which is crucial in the constantly changing
modern society. Therefore, the integration of podcasts into education can have a significant
positive impact on students, providing them with opportunities to develop their competencies
and become active participants in their own learning.

Key words: digital age, educational podcast, flexibility, digital format

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