JCES Learning Out Loud

Beth van Kan, JCES Librarian

This podcast project aligns with Ohio Library Media Standards, AASL School Library Standards, Ohio’s Learning Standards for Technology, and promotes Olentangy’s Digital Citizenship Goals. It fosters authentic, ethical, and meaningful digital learning experiences for elementary students.

  1. March Book Battle, Fraction Fun & Acts of Kindness

    1 DAY AGO

    March Book Battle, Fraction Fun & Acts of Kindness

    This week on Learning Out Loud, our students share their favorite picks from the March Book Battle! We also take a peek inside what's happening in 5th grade math and hear how students are learning to multiply fractions with confidence. Plus, we explore what kindness looks like in action across our school community. Tune in to celebrate reading, learning, and the power of being kind!

    5 min
  2. Big Excitement, Big Learning!

    20 FEB

    Big Excitement, Big Learning!

    This week’s Learning Out Loud may be short, but it’s packed with excitement! We’re sharing important Book Fair updates and celebrating the incredible love of learning happening in 3rd grade. From new knowledge to proud student voices, it’s a quick episode you won’t want to miss!

    3 min
  3. Stories, Strength, and Valentine Laughs

    12 FEB

    Stories, Strength, and Valentine Laughs

    Coming out a day early due to a teacher work day, this week’s episode of Learning Out Loud is still packed with student learning and effort! Our hosts share what they’ve been discovering about Indigenous peoples and cultures and reflect on powerful themes from A Long Walk to Water. To end on a fun note, students add some Valentine’s Day jokes and cheerful moments. It’s a thoughtful, lighthearted snapshot of student voice and learning in action.

    4 min
  4. Books, Football, and Friendship

    6 FEB

    Books, Football, and Friendship

    In this exciting episode of Learning Out Loud, our student hosts take you inside a classroom where a novel is being read together and shared as a class community. A news team member dives into fun Super Bowl facts and stats, and students explore what makes a truly good friend, and we wrap up with important school dates you won’t want to miss. It’s a great mix of learning, laughter, and student voice—don’t miss this fantastic episode!

    5 min
  5. 5th Grade Classroom Check-In

    23 JAN

    5th Grade Classroom Check-In

    On this week’s Learning Out Loud, 5th graders share what they’re learning in science, reading, and writing—straight from the classroom to our school community. Real learning, real voices, happening now.

    3 min

  6. 16 JAN

    Snow Days, Stories, and Stand-Out People

    This episode is full of student voices and learning from across the school. A 5th grader talks with 1st grade students to ask about their favorite snow day activities, our 3rd graders share what they are currently reading, and 5th grade students tell us about their learning as they research biographies and write about important people. We also have some important dates you’ll want to know.

    5 min

  7. 11 JAN

    Snowy Sports, Fraction Fun, and School Updates

    Welcome back to Learning Out Loud! After our school break, we’re easing back into learning with student voices from across the building. Today, our 2nd graders are sharing their thoughts on winter sports, we’ll share some important calendar dates for parents, and we’ll wrap up with two 3rd grade students talking about what they’re learning about fractions. Let’s get started!

    4 min

  8. 19/12/2025

    Countdown to Winter Break

    As winter break gets closer, our student hosts share important school dates and take time to learn about holiday traditions from their classmates. This short but meaningful episode reminds us that even busy weeks are better when we pause, listen, and celebrate the traditions that make our school community special.

    3 min
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This podcast project aligns with Ohio Library Media Standards, AASL School Library Standards, Ohio’s Learning Standards for Technology, and promotes Olentangy’s Digital Citizenship Goals. It fosters authentic, ethical, and meaningful digital learning experiences for elementary students.

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  • Creator
    Beth van Kan, JCES Librarian
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    JCES Learning Out Loud