TinkerClass
TinkerClass is the first-of-its-kind podcast learning tool for educators content from Wow in the World, the #1 STEAM podcast for curious kids and their grown ups! It features 15-minute ad-free Wow in the World episodes and pre-built "podjects" [podcasts + projects] that seamlessly integrate with your existing curriculum!
TinkerClass is the first ever podcast learning tool for educators, featuring top podcasts spanning subjects from science to ELA, social studies, history, and media literacy, including Wow in the World, the #1 STEAM podcast for curious kids and their grown ups! In addition to a library of ad-free episodes, TinkerClass provides pre-built “podjects” [podcasts + projects!] that seamlessly integrate with your existing curriculum!
What you get:
Exclusive ad-free access to:
- Hilarious Wow in the World podcast episodes that invite students to explore all the WOWs in the world around them. Episodes are NGSS-aligned, about 15 minutes long, and ad-free for classrooms. Podjects get kids listening, laughing and learning as they think, tinker, and present WOW findings like scientists and engineers while building 21st-century skills!
- The Who When Wow! Mystery Edition podcast exploring real mysteries of history. Episodes are 20 minutes long, ELA-aligned, and perfect for social studies lessons. Podjects invite students to question and investigate like detectives with ready-made activities — or make their very own Super Secret Podcast.
- The scientific game show Two Whats?! and a Wow! hosted by Mindy and Guy Raz. Episodes are split into three rounds, each less than 5 minutes. These bite-sized WOWs are perfect for brain breaks, early finishers, snack time, and more! Podjects let students dig deeper into the content or host their own version of the game show.
- A web-based library of customizable “podjects” aligned with NGSS and other standards and that use 21st century skills to guide students to listen, wonder, tinker, and make!
- Ability to download podjects or assign via Google Classroom and Canva for Education.
- Access to helpful resources on how to use podcasts in your classroom.
- And much more!
How do I get TinkerClass?
1. Add TinkerClass to your shopping cart (it's FREE!) and check out.
2. You'll receive a confirmation email from First Book with a link to the TinkerClass site where you can sign up and start Wowing! Make sure you check your junk or spam folder if you don't see the email right away.
Technical requirements:
TinkerClass is a web-based learning platform that works within the browser on any internet-connected Chromebook, laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Computer speakers, external speakers or headphones are required to hear the audio. To access, make sure Tinkercast.com and TinkerClass.com are not blocked by your school or program's firewall. Tinkercast and TinkerClass never collect student data of any kind or require student login. If you are having trouble with TinkerClass, email teachers@tinkerclass.com.
SKU | 141315 |
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Language | English |
Product Type | Digital Resources |
Primary Contributor | Tinkercast |
Age Groups | Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
Publisher | Tinkercast |