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A brief presentation addressing the benefits of using podcasting in higher education.TRANSCRIPT
Podcasting in Higher Ed
Leslie Rasmussen
The University of Southern Mississippi
Embracing Digital Natives
Colleges and universities are incorporating new technologies to adapt to a variety of students.
Commuter students
Nontraditional students
Online courses and hybrid formats
Why podcast?
Share lectures
Students can create and share content with peers
Time shifting for flexible learning
Listen on the way to campus or at the gym
Address the needs of a dynamic e-learning environment
Why do students use podcasts?
Students prefer audio and visual podcasts
To review and gain better understanding
Review at their own pace
To improve retention of knowledge
Pods fit multitasking lifestyles
Social Change and Technology
Increased mobility
Students have iPods, MP3 players, portable gaming systems, laptops, etc.
Students spend large amounts Online socializing – now we can incorporate education
Takes advantage of existing student knowledge
Three Types of Podcasts
Select a variety of formats to meet a variety of needs.
Regular
Audio only
Enhanced
Voice over still images
Vodcast
Video
Needs Assessment
Identify the portable devices your students have
Determine the most appropriate content for podcasting – remember, not everything is suitable!
Determine which format is most useful for students (video, audio, etc.)
Provide CLEAR Instruction
Clearly label podcasts and provide a concise description
Example: Make podcast titles match chapter titles
Use RSS, iTunes, ed-cast etc., but be clear about which platform you use
Rules of Thumb for Time
Keep it short!
Vodcasts should be under 15-minutes
Audio pods should be under 30-minutes
Enhanced pods should be under 20-minutes
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Integrating Podcasts
Integrating podcasting into the classroom
That’s all folks!