i,CAST

The New Age Learning Platform

Welcome aboard i,CAST, ICDET’s video podcast–based learning and teaching platform, built for the new generation of learners and educators.

The world of education is changing. Students today grow up in a visual, digital, and interactive environment. They learn through watching, listening, and creating — not only through textbooks and lectures. At the same time, education systems across Europe are searching for ways to make learning more practical, competence-driven, and engaging.

i,CAST bridges these two realities. It takes the familiar and engaging format of the video podcast and transforms it into a tool for education, STEM learning, and project-based development.

Here, students are not passive learners — they are active creators, showing what they know and can do.

Teachers become facilitators of dialogue and practice.

Parents join as partners in the learning cycle, gaining a voice and insight into how knowledge is applied.

At its heart, i,CAST follows the ASK competence model:

Attitudes – values, motivation, and reflections shared in conversations.

Skills – practical demonstrations and applications in STEM and projects.

Knowledge – content delivered in simple, engaging ways.

This is New Age Learning: visual, practical, inclusive, and inspiring.

What Happens in i,CAST?

Student-Created Episodes – from STEM experiments to Erasmus+ project reflections, learners explain in their own words.
Teacher Talks – short, engaging lessons, reflections, or guides that make abstract topics practical.
Project Stories – Erasmus+, ESC, and local projects explained in an accessible, youth-friendly way.
Parent Perspectives – parents share their views on education and how to support their children.
Expert Voices – mentors, trainers, and professionals bring career and skills insights.

Topics We Cover

STEM made simple & practical
Project-Based Learning (PBL) and future skills
Erasmus+ and ESC opportunities explained in real stories
21st-century competences (digital, teamwork, creativity)
ASK in Action – showing Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge
Youth participation, wellbeing, and inclusion

How i,CAST Fits in the Learning Cycle

Students → creators of knowledge, showing their learning in action.

Teachers → facilitators, guiding and mentoring practical content creation.

Parents → engaged partners, understanding and supporting their children’s journey.

This makes i,CAST a 360° ecosystem of education, connecting all parts of the learning cycle.

Formats of i,CAST Episodes

STEM Lessons – practical demonstrations and explanations.

Project Diaries – experiences from Erasmus+ and local initiatives.

ASK in Action – podcasts structured around knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Teacher’s Corner – practical tutorials and reflections from educators.

Family Dialogues – students and parents sharing learning together.

Expert Series – short talks from professionals and trainers.

Launchpad: The Innovation Arena

The Innovation Arena is the experimental corner of i,CAST, where new formats and methods are tested. It allows both students and teachers to go beyond traditional learning:

Gamified Podcasts – episodes turned into interactive challenges or quizzes, where the audience can play along.
STEM Experiments in Action – students record science demos, coding tutorials, or engineering projects as podcast episodes.
Co-Creation Challenges – episodes created in collaboration between classrooms, where different groups contribute their part of the content.
Prototype Zone – a testing ground for new educational media ideas before they become permanent features.

WorldLink: The Global Classroom

The Global Classroom connects learners and teachers across borders, making i,CAST an international stage for collaboration:

Joint Episodes – students from different countries co-host episodes, sharing perspectives on the same topic.
Multilingual Editions – podcasts recorded in multiple languages to reflect Europe’s diversity.
Project Exchanges – Erasmus+ projects produce their own i,CAST episodes to share results and experiences.
Cross-Cultural Dialogues – episodes where young people discuss culture, inclusion, and global challenges together.

CreatiCAST

The Creative Stage brings arts, imagination, and storytelling into i,CAST, proving learning goes beyond STEM:

Performance Episodes – poetry, theatre monologues, or short plays turned into podcasts.

Digital Storytelling – youth-created mini-films and animations adapted to podcast format.

Art & Design Reflections – episodes about creativity, design thinking, and visual arts projects.

Soundscapes & Music – students compose or mix music to accompany episodes, exploring the role of art in learning.

Hall of Voices

The Hall of Voices celebrates achievements within i,CAST, motivating learners and educators alike:

Best Student Episode – awarded for creativity, clarity, and practical demonstration of learning.

Teacher Innovation Award – recognising educators who integrate i,CAST most effectively.

Parent Voice Spotlight – highlighting parents who bring valuable contributions.

🌟Top Collaboration Episode – celebrating teamwork across classes, schools, or countries.

FutureCAST: The Learning Horizon

The Future of Learning zone explores where education is heading and how i,CAST fits in:

AI & Learning – integrating artificial intelligence tools for podcast creation and interactive lessons.
Virtual & Augmented Classrooms – imagining how i,CAST can merge with VR and AR in education.
Lifelong Learning Episodes – not just for students, but for teachers, parents, and adults who keep learning throughout life.
New Generation Competences – exploring digital citizenship, sustainability, and future careers through podcast learning.

Why i,CAST Matters

Uses the language of the new generation (video + podcast)
Makes STEM and PBL practical and visible
Applies the ASK model for competence-based education
Includes teachers as guides and parents as partners
Bridges formal and non-formal learning
Turns education into a shared, creative journey

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