Podcasting for Music Educators: Creation, Pedagogy, and Advocacy
Date
February 9-May 1, 2026
Asynchronous
Course Code
7056A
Credits
3
Tuition
$1194
Course Description
In today’s digital world, podcasting offers music educators a powerful avenue for connection, instruction, and advocacy. In this course, you will delve into the world of educational podcasting, analyzing existing models and exploring the research that supports its pedagogical value. You will then create your own podcast series, learning aspects of production, from content development and scripting to recording, editing, and distribution. By the end of this course, you will have a portfolio of podcast episodes ready to share, along with the expertise to leverage this dynamic medium for student learning and advocacy. Whether you aim to create engaging lessons for your students, share innovative teaching strategies with colleagues, or advocate for music education within your community, this course will provide you with the tools and confidence to amplify your voice.
Because this course is conducted entirely online and asynchronously, there are no scheduled class meetings.
Instructor
Theresa Hoover is a musician, educator, and author. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and helps teachers empower students throughout their musical experiences by transforming their classrooms into student-centered learning environments. Theresa has taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings, most recently teaching middle school band in Northern Virginia. Prior to that, she taught for 14 years in Pennsylvania. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State University and a master’s degree in wind conducting from West Chester University, both in Pennsylvania. In the fall, Theresa will begin working toward a PhD in Music Learning and Teaching at Arizona State University. Theresa is a recognized presenter and clinician at local, regional, and national level conferences, including the International Music Education Summit, the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, and several state music education conferences. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and was selected as a member of the Google Certified Innovator program, participating in the London 2019 cohort. Theresa’s passion for supporting music teachers in using Google Workspace for Education has extended into popular graduate courses at the University of the Arts and other universities. She is also the Technology Editor and committee chair for Women Band Directors International. In addition to her school teaching, Theresa served as the founding director of the Chester County Youth Wind Ensemble and is currently on staff of the Virginia Winds Academy. She has also been the guest conductor for several elementary and middle school ensembles in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Theresa is the author of Empowering Ensembles With Technology, published by F-flat Books, and the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. Her writing has been featured on several online publications including her own blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey When not teaching, you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog, Dizzy.