About the Hosts:
Tatiana is a graduate student completing her Master of Educational Technology (MET) program, researching podcasting for her final project. Marina, her long-time collaborator and friend who just graduated from the same program, joins as interviewer, helping guide the discussion.
Podcast topic:
In this episode, Tatiana and Marina explore the rise of podcasting and its impact on literacy and education. They discuss how podcasting evolved from radio, fits within participatory culture, and fosters civic, media, and digital literacies. The conversation also highlights podcasting’s growing role in informal and formal learning.
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