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Exploring red flag legal issues through podcast and peer discussion

Engage students in reflecting on real-world legal “red flag” issues by recording a podcast and participating in peer discussions to connect theory with professional experience.
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Created by:
Michael-Benjamin Minotti
Pedagogy
Blended learning
Learning outcome
Prep time
Intermediate (10-30 min)
Activity type
Learning Activity
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Why this learning activity?

Learning activities targeting high-order skills like this one can help you activate students more effectively. This learning activity will help you with:
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Reflect on legal issues

Students will identify and analyze real-world “red flag” legal issues, connecting them to personal or professional experiences.
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Communicate effectively through podcast

Students will produce a concise and clear podcast to share their analysis and experiences with the learning community.
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Engage in peer discussion

Students will discuss their classmates’ podcasts, exchanging perspectives and insights to deepen understanding of legal risks and professional implications.
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Exploring red flag legal issues through podcast and peer discussion

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Activity steps

  1. Read instructions: Students carefully review the instructions and learning outcomes of the activity.
  2. Submit: Students record a 2–4 minute podcast addressing one of the prompts about red flag legal issues and submit.
  3. Peer discussion: Students listen to and discuss the podcasts of 2 of their peers 
  4. Open discussion: Students can optionally join a further open discussion after their required discussions 
  5. Reflection: Students can optionally reflect on how the discussions shaped their understanding of the topic  ‍
  6. Grading: Grades are awarded for completing the discussion.

Activity goals

This activity helps facilitate a flipped classroom approach to your teaching. When student engage with material prior to class there are several benefits:
  1. Read instructions: Students carefully review the instructions and learning outcomes of the activity.
  2. Submit: Students record a 2–4 minute podcast addressing one of the prompts about red flag legal issues and submit.
  3. Peer discussion: Students listen to and discuss the podcasts of 2 of their peers 
  4. Open discussion: Students can optionally join a further open discussion after their required discussions 
  5. Reflection: Students can optionally reflect on how the discussions shaped their understanding of the topic  ‍
  6. Grading: Grades are awarded for completing the discussion.

Learning Activities Used

Discussion on Work

Engaging online discussions to foster meaningful interactions

In this activity

  • Students submit a 2–4 minute podcast reflecting on a chosen “red flag” legal issue, incorporating personal or professional experiences. The topic can be adapted to suit the focus of your course.
  • Students must listen to and discuss at least two of their peers’ podcasts, though this number can be adjusted to fit your course.
  • Students have the option to explore and discuss additional peers’ podcasts beyond the assigned two to broaden their understanding of legal issues.
  • An optional reflection step is included, allowing students to consider how engaging in the discussion influenced their understanding and perspective on the topic.
  • Grading is based on completing the podcast submission and participating in the required discussions, and can be adapted according to course needs.

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Reflection
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