Listenwise

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Overview

Why practice listening? Because listening comprehension is fundamental to literacy. Common Core recognizes that listening is a key piece of the literacy puzzle. However, listening and speaking standards are still not being addressed in classrooms.

Research shows that if you are not a good listener, you won’t be a good reader.At its core is the basic tenet that reading comprehension is the result of listening comprehension plus decoding (Gough and Tunmer, 1986). Now there is new research e. vidence concerning a growing number of children who fail to develop adequate reading comprehension skills primarily due to poor listening comprehension. (Hogan, 2014)

And since students can generally listen 2-3 grade levels above what they can read, we can use the power of listening to introduce more complex language, vocabulary and topics. Read aloud and other listening activities have long been effective for introducing advanced vocabulary in context. Building vocabulary and background knowledge have been proven keys to reading comprehension outcomes.

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Features

Listenwise is an online platform that provides a library of educational podcasts and accompanying lesson materials for teachers and students. The program offers a wide range of audio content, including news stories, current events, historical events, literature, and more, all designed to engage students and enhance learning across various subjects.

Key features of Listenwise include:

Curated Podcast Library: Listenwise offers a curated library of podcasts covering a diverse range of topics and subjects, aligned with curriculum standards. These podcasts are sourced from reputable sources such as NPR (National Public Radio) and TED Talks.
Lesson Materials: Each podcast is accompanied by a range of lesson materials, including comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, listening activities, and discussion prompts. These materials help teachers integrate the podcasts into their lessons and support student learning.
Differentiation: Listenwise provides options for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to customize the level of difficulty and support for individual students or groups. This helps ensure that all students can access and engage with the content effectively.
Assessment: The platform offers built-in assessment tools, such as quizzes and assignments, to help teachers track student progress and assess their understanding of the podcast content.
Integration with Learning Management Systems: Listenwise can integrate with popular learning management systems (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology, making it easy for teachers to assign and manage podcast assignments.
Professional Development: Listenwise offers professional development resources and training to help teachers effectively integrate podcasts into their curriculum and instructional practices.

Overall, Listenwise provides a valuable resource for teachers looking to incorporate audio content into their lessons to support listening comprehension, critical thinking, and content-area learning across subjects such as language arts, social studies, science, and more.

Interoperability

Compatible with the following interoperability frameworks or products:

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Integrations

Google Classroom
Schoology
Canvas

Districts

This list is compiled annually through our web surveys, internet research, and phone interviews with California school districts.

Glendale USD
Ontario Montclair USD
Clovis USD
Kern High School District
Palm Springs USD
Salinas Union HS District
William S. Hart School District