JCES Learning Out Loud

JCES Learning Out Loud

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JCES Learning Out Loud episodes

  • An Author Visit to Remember: Our Q&A with Stacy McAnulty
    In this special episode of Learning Out Loud, JCES students Lincoln, Avie, and Rohan interview author Stacy McAnulty—the creative mind behind The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl and many other beloved books. Hear how she turns ideas into stories and what inspires her characters. Don’t miss this fun, thoughtful conversation recorded right here at JCES!
    9 min
  • Behind the News, Math Chats, Halloween Laughs, and What’s Happening at JCES
    Welcome back to the JCES Learning Out Loud Podcast! In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes with our Morning News Team to find out what it’s really like to be on camera every day. We’ll also have a fun Math Chat segment to test your number skills, some spooky Halloween jokes to get you laughing, and of course—important dates you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for another great episode from your JCES Jackets!
    Music credit: ‘Smileful Day’ — royalty-free track from WeVideo
    6 min
  • Fall Fun & Author Chat: Dan Gemeinhart Visits JCES
    Welcome back to the JCES Learning Out Loud Podcast!
    In this episode, our 5th-grade student hosts sit down with a real published author — Dan Gemeinhart! He’s the writer of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and many other amazing books, and he recently visited our school. You’ll hear what our students wanted to know most about his writing, his characters, and what inspires his stories.
    We’ll also share a few important dates you won’t want to miss — plus some fall fun with a quick round of “This or That,” where students and staff choose between their seasonal favorites.
    So grab your headphones, settle in, and enjoy this special author edition of the JCES Library Podcast!
    7 min
  • This Week’s Buzz: Creatures, Cans & Community!
    This Week on Learning Out Loud:
    Get the scoop on our Jackets Can Dance fundraiser and how your canned food donations make a difference! Plus, hear what’s brewing in 3rd grade, where students are crafting wild and wonderful essays featuring their own fictional creatures. Quick, fun, and full of heart—tune in now!
    Music Credits: Happy Bells and Ukulele Music provided by WeVideo’s royalty-free library
    6 min
  • Authors, Devices, and a Splash of Math
    In this episode, we’ve packed in updates and ideas you won’t want to miss! Learn important upcoming dates for our two exciting author visits, pick up a quick digital citizenship tip on caring for your school device, and discover how math comes alive with tile arrays. Plus, we’ll share a spotlight on the fast-paced and fun math game Splash!
    Tune in for author adventures, smart tech habits, and a little math magic—all in one episode!
    6 min
  • Classroom Buzz and Digital Smarts
    Welcome to the Learning Out Loud Podcast! In this episode, we’re bringing you a brand-new teacher interview, the latest news from our classrooms, important dates you won’t want to miss, and some smart tips on being a good digital citizen.
    Music Credits
    “Uplifting Inspiring Corporate Orchestral Celebration ” – obtained via Google Vids/Shutterstock
    “Happy” – obtained via Google Vids/Shutterstock
    6 min
  • This Week at JCES: Digital Tips, Y-Club, and School Spirit
    Welcome to this week’s episode of Learning Out Loud! We’ve got a packed show for you. Our student hosts will some smart tips about digital citizenship and how to take care of your devices. Max from the Jacket News Team sits down for an interview with the Y-Club manager to learn all about what happens there. We’ll also share some highlights from Start With Hello Week and why it matters to our school. And of course, we’ll have the latest classroom news from right here at JCES. Stay tuned—this episode is full of learning, fun, and school spirit!
    Music Credits
    “Hey Rolling” – obtained via Google Vids / Shutterstock
    “Bright Days Ahead” – obtained via WeVideo
    6 min
  • New Faces, New Stories: Classroom News and Mrs. Miller & Quinn
    In this episode of Learning Out Loud, 5th grader Quinn sits down with Mrs. Miller, a brand-new 4th grade teacher at JCES. Tune in to hear her share why she became a teacher and what she enjoys during her down time. Plus, get the inside scoop on what’s happening in a 5th grade classroom straight from a two student's perspective!
    5 min
  • Student Club News: the Green Team!
    This week on our Learning Out Loud podcast, a 5th grade host sits down with the JCES Green Team for a fresh interview! Hear how our student leaders are helping the planet healthy—one green idea at a time. Don’t miss it!
    4 min
  • Second Week Scoop: Interview + Updates
    In this week’s episode, our 5th grade hosts share important school updates, highlight upcoming dates, and sit down for a fun interview with one of our amazing teachers. Tune in for all the week 2 news at JCES!
    Music Credits
    “Fun Time in Life” – obtained via Google Vids / Shutterstock
    “Bright Days Ahead” – obtained via WeVideo
    4 min

About JCES Learning Out Loud

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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