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Podcasting in Learning and Teaching Spotlight 2009

Podcasting in Learning and Teaching Spotlight 2009. Graham McElearney - LeTS. Today’s session:. Introduction to podcasting, screencasting and videocasting Uses of podcasting in learning and teaching Demonstration of producing a podcast. Definition: Podcasting (I).

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Podcasting in Learning and Teaching Spotlight 2009

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  1. Podcasting in Learning and TeachingSpotlight 2009 Graham McElearney - LeTS

  2. Today’s session: • Introduction to podcasting, screencasting and videocasting • Uses of podcasting in learning and teaching • Demonstration of producing a podcast

  3. Definition: Podcasting (I) • Distribution/publishing of digital audio via the Internet • Can be subscribed to via RSS, and retrieved from the Internet using podcatching software e.g. iTunes, Juice • Or can be simply downloaded from a website • Normally in MP3 format

  4. Definition: Podcasting (II) • Once downloaded, audio can then be played back using iTunes (PC/Mac), or Windows Media Player (PC)… • …Or transferred to a Digital Media Player (DMP), mobile phone, PDA….. • Podcast = iPod + broadcast • A misnomer – podcasts can be played on a wide range of DMPs, ranging in price from £10 to £250+

  5. Definition: Enhanced podcasts • Other media type can be included along with audio e.g. images, text, URL hyperlinks • Longer programmes can be chapterised for ease of navigation • Playback limited to higher end DMPs, e.g. iPod, or iTunes software

  6. Key pedagogical points – flexible delivery • Audio content is downloaded rather than streamed • Material can be used away from an Internet connected device • Allows for flexible delivery of learning materials e.g. walking to classes, on the bus, stacking shelves….. • Ties in with the broader field of “mobile learning”

  7. Key pedagogical points – use of audio • Places a new emphasis on the use of audio as an educational medium • Audio often seen as a poor relation to other forms of media e.g. video • Audio has a long track record in education • Creates a challenge to find innovative uses? • It’s easy to create

  8. Definition: Screencasting • Is primarily visual • Material captured from a computer screen: PowerPoint presentation Software demonstration • Can include an audio commentary • Playback typically constrained to PC/Mac, delivered in Flash format • Lectures can also be captured using the Apreso system (currently in pilot stage)

  9. Definition: Videocasting • Content is video based • Can only be played back on a PC/Mac (e.g. iTunes), or on higher end DMPs and some PDAs • Also known as Video Podcasting • Campus TV – new trial video streaming service

  10. Activity – In groups of 2 – In what contexts could you use podcasts? • Inform? • Challenge? • Stimulate? • How many voices? • Whose voices?

  11. Podcasting in learning and teaching – possible uses (I) • Recording of lectures • Recording of special events e.g. outside speakers • Subject expert interviews • Assisting auditory learners, and/or providing for a variety of learning styles, Accessibility

  12. Podcasting in learning and teaching – possible uses (II) • Listening to language – comprehension and pronunciation • Specific “listening practice” for certain disciplines e.g. heart sounds in medicine, speech/phonetics • Lecturers providing feedback on assignments • Using material that already exists

  13. Podcasting in learning and teaching – possible uses (III) • Submitting producing assignments and assessed work in audio format • Students capturing audio data as part of inquiry based learning or fieldwork • Students engaging in reflective practice • Students engaging in a whole range of creative activities….

  14. Podcasting in learning and teaching – possible uses (III) • Students capturing audio data as part of inquiry based learning • Students recording notes from field work • Students engaging in other forms of creative activities • Materials that already exist

  15. DIY Podcasting – what you need: • Something to say • PC/Mac connected to the Internet • A microphone and headphones/speakers • Some audio recording software e.g. freely available Audacity • A place and means to put material on the Internet • Willingness to learn a few new things….

  16. Podcasting – the process: • Prepare some material to record • Record your podcast using e.g. Audacity • Edit recording to correct mistakes, add music etc • Export as MP3 file • Upload e.g. to ULCC server – currently on trial • Create link to your podcast

  17. Podcasting - conclusions • Just a fad? – Big Players with big investment • Easy and cheap • Use in education yet to be evaluated • An opportunity to have fun…..

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