What if World

The host uses curiosity and fun to engage children into asking questions and learning through funny stories and ideas. This podcasts answers children's (sometimes very imaginative) questions with stories and and fun characters. Mr. Eric wants to encourage children to learn by curiosity so he creates stories filled with laughter and satire to keep children entertained and motivated to keep asking questions. This is a podcast that parents can stream or download for their learners to listen to. This podcast is fun to listen to, and really engages children to ask questions and be curious about the world about them. This podcast is generally hands off as it is about listening to stories rather than doing. The podcast also requires internet connection to stream or download the episodes.

Grades: All ages

Cost: The podcast is free to stream/download. There are fan items like shirts, mugs, backpacks, etc available from the store.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: Podcast

Time required: Episodes vary in length, but most are around 20-30 minutes long

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  No screens

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Parent/Teacher/Caregiver Help is NOT Necessary. Kids can use this independently.

Prep Time:  No prep time required

Other characteristics

Modality: Audio

Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student

Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy

Other characteristics:   Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: No, there is no assessment component

State Standards: No

Teacher Accounts:

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http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/episodes

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