Staff Academy Workshops are a way to share best practices – Learn from the presenters of the winter 2026 event

In today’s digital age, podcasting has emerged as a particularly compelling medium for storytelling, education, and community building. To empower staff across the INGENIUM University Alliance, this practical podcasting workshop equips participants with the skills needed to create compelling audio content for teaching and learning. Audio content created by staff for students acts as a reusable learning resource that can be shared not only with your students but with the wider INGENIUM audience. The medium of podcasting is also a powerful tool for authentic assessment practices, so this workshop provides staff with the basics they can share with their students. This hands-on 90-minute session guides participants through the complete podcast production cycle. Staff will gain practical experience with recording equipment, learning proper microphone technique and audio capture fundamentals. Participants will develop editing proficiency using accessible software, mastering essential skills like trimming, audio balancing, and adding production elements. The workshop covers publishing strategies, including hosting platforms, RSS feed creation, and distribution to major podcast directories. By workshop conclusion, staff will have the confidence and technical capability to implement podcasting in their teaching practice immediately, creating engaging, accessible content that enhances learning across the INGENIUM community.