Creating Podcasts for Professional Development

Some scientists note that podcasting can lead to tangible career benefits.

Roberta Kwok

According to Liz Haswel and Ivan Baxter’s experience (as cited in Kwok, 2019), there are many good reasons to create a podcast for your professional development. Here are some of them:

Podcasters…

• Can use a medium that is convenient for busy listeners to have an informal conversation.
• Can meet senior researchers, discuss and analyze data with them.
• Do not require sophisticated equipment to produce and provide access to listeners.
• May be recognized for their work.
• Can use podcasts to demonstrate their learnings and skills.
• May get funding and another income source.

Other reasons to create a podcast are:

• Creating or increasing the size of your network.
• Making learning more accessible and personal.
• Make complex subjects more digestible and accessible to a broader audience.
• Inspire other educators to adopt alternative teaching styles.
• Document your practices and what you have learned from your experiences.

Still not sure about creating a podcast?

Have a listen to Professional Development Through Podcasting. This 30 minutes podcast hosts discussions on how podcasting can be a vehicle for receiving and creating professional development opportunities.

Finally, in the video below, you will discover some ideas that summarize the trends in the podcasting industry.