Podcasts: a new way to learn
This year, Albert Camus School in Fécamp took on a challenge that was both ambitious and original: introducing students to the world of educational podcasting. Led by the school’s teaching staff and supported by the association Art en Sort, the project came to life thanks to the co-funding of the OLVEA Foundation, which enabled the school to acquire professional audio equipment (microphones, headsets, mixing consoles…).
The goal? To give children a fresh, engaging way to learn, express themselves, write, and collaborate. The podcast format—both creative and immersive—proved to be an ideal tool to spark their imagination while developing essential cross-disciplinary skills.
Throughout the school year, several classes created full podcast episodes from scratch, focusing on historical figures or reimagined stories:
- Léon Dufour, founder of La Goutte de Lait
- Anita Conti, France’s pioneering oceanographer
- A modern retelling of the Bluebeard fairy tale
- A sound-rich reinterpretation of The Brave Little Tailor
These student productions are being showcased throughout the summer in Fécamp’s public libraries and at the Les Pêcheries Museum, offering well-deserved recognition to these young, budding podcasters.
This initiative perfectly reflects the OLVEA Foundation’s mission: supporting meaningful local projects that focus on education, culture, and inclusion.
Beyond the technical learning, the students experienced a true human adventure—learning to listen, organize their ideas, and speak confidently in public. All essential skills they’ll carry with them into the future.
