Share Paper: Edgy Educators Podcast: A Preservice Teacher and Faculty Collaboration

1. Robin Smith, Southeast Missouri State University, United States
2. Shannon Clapsaddle, Southeast Missouri State University, United States
3. William Bratberg, Southeast Missouri State University, United States
4. Larry Bohannon, Southeast Missouri State University, United States

Abstract: The Edgy Educators Podcast project is a student-driven and produced podcast for the College of Education, Health, and Human Studies. Upon returning to school face-to-face after COVID-19, many students were ready to connect face-to-face and digitally. The Edgy Educators Podcast provides students the opportunity to interview administration, faculty, peers, and community stakeholders regarding topics of interest to the students and audience. Students may participate in the project as hosts, producers, or editors. Faculty roles include helping students make connections with potential guests, providing professional guidance, technical guidance, access to resources, and organizational support for their efforts.