February 22, 2008 EDUCAUSE Southwest Regional Conference 2008
of and Attitudes Toward Podcasting in Teaching & Learning
of and Attitudes Toward Podcasting in Teaching & Learning
Steve C. Yuen, Ph.D. - ProfessorSharon E. Rouse, Ph.D. - Assistant ProfessorSheri L. Rawls, M.S. - Director Learning Enhancement Center
Steve C. Yuen, Ph.D. - ProfessorSharon E. Rouse, Ph.D. - Assistant ProfessorSheri L. Rawls, M.S. - Director Learning Enhancement Center
Students’ Knowledge
Houston, Texas
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What is Podcasting?
How is it used?
When is it used?
Where is it used?
What is Podcasting?
How is it used?
When is it used?
Where is it used?
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Educational ResourcesDistance LearningOral LecturesLiterary ReviewsDigital Audio BooksDemonstrations and PresentationsClass News and Updates
Educational ResourcesDistance LearningOral LecturesLiterary ReviewsDigital Audio BooksDemonstrations and PresentationsClass News and Updates
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Educational Resources (Continued)Home/School CommunicationGuest Expert InterviewsSupplement Information DistributionStudent-Produced LearningStudent Re-MediationTours/FieldworkStaff Development
Educational Resources (Continued)Home/School CommunicationGuest Expert InterviewsSupplement Information DistributionStudent-Produced LearningStudent Re-MediationTours/FieldworkStaff Development
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Education (Continued)Internships/ResidenciesEvaluation of Student WorkLanguage Lessons
Education (Continued)Internships/ResidenciesEvaluation of Student WorkLanguage Lessons
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Why podcasting in education?Enhance Student EngagementSelf-Pace Distance LearningDeliver Alternative Course ContentMake Content PortableEncourage Critical ThinkingOffer A Rich Learning Environment
Why podcasting in education?Enhance Student EngagementSelf-Pace Distance LearningDeliver Alternative Course ContentMake Content PortableEncourage Critical ThinkingOffer A Rich Learning Environment
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ProsGeneration X and Y and Neo-Millemium LearnersVoice CommunicationLearning Modes Added Time-Shift InformationLearner Control
ProsGeneration X and Y and Neo-Millemium LearnersVoice CommunicationLearning Modes Added Time-Shift InformationLearner Control
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ConsCopyright IssuesTechnology Inappropriately Used
ConsCopyright IssuesTechnology Inappropriately Used
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USM Podcasting Pilot Project GoalsInvolve FacultyProvide Alternative Course ContentUse of Easy Tool for RecordingIncrease Students’ PodcastingOffer Rich Learning EnvironmentTest Podcasting Technology with Pilot Faculty
USM Podcasting Pilot Project GoalsInvolve FacultyProvide Alternative Course ContentUse of Easy Tool for RecordingIncrease Students’ PodcastingOffer Rich Learning EnvironmentTest Podcasting Technology with Pilot Faculty
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Pilot Faculty and StaffPilot Faculty and Staff
Faculty Participants - 12 faculty members from 5 colleges and the library
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Podcasting Pilot Project PersonnelProject Directors:
Dr. Steve YuenDr. Sharon Rouse
Learning Enhancement Center Staff:Sheri Rawls, DirectorAmy Thornton, Instructional TechnologistAdrian Castillo, Multimedia Developer
Podcasting Pilot Project PersonnelProject Directors:
Dr. Steve YuenDr. Sharon Rouse
Learning Enhancement Center Staff:Sheri Rawls, DirectorAmy Thornton, Instructional TechnologistAdrian Castillo, Multimedia Developer
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Podcasting Pilot Project Faculty Activities
Participating in a Support GroupMailing List and BlogTraining on Podcasting TechnologyConducting Formative and Summative Assessments
Podcasting Pilot Project Faculty Activities
Participating in a Support GroupMailing List and BlogTraining on Podcasting TechnologyConducting Formative and Summative Assessments
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www.usm.edu/lec/podcasting/
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Pilot StudySelected Faculty ParticipantsProvided Training and Roundtable Discussion Sessions for Faculty in June 2007
Pilot StudySelected Faculty ParticipantsProvided Training and Roundtable Discussion Sessions for Faculty in June 2007
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Pilot Study PurposeTo determine students’ interest, technology background, learning styles, study habits, attitudes toward the use of podcasting in teaching and learning
Pilot Study PurposeTo determine students’ interest, technology background, learning styles, study habits, attitudes toward the use of podcasting in teaching and learning
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TimelineLaunched Pilot Project in April 2007Invited Faculty to Submit Podcasting Proposals and IdeasConducted Online Student Survey in May 2007Survey Completed by 965 Students in Face-to-Face and Online Undergraduate and Graduate Classes
TimelineLaunched Pilot Project in April 2007Invited Faculty to Submit Podcasting Proposals and IdeasConducted Online Student Survey in May 2007Survey Completed by 965 Students in Face-to-Face and Online Undergraduate and Graduate Classes
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Timeline (Continued)Awarded a 80GB iPods, a Mac Book, and a TuneTalk Recorder for each Pilot Faculty Implemented Podcasting in Selected Undergraduate/Graduate Courses Beginning Fall 2007Conducted the First Phase of Formative Assessment in December 2007
Timeline (Continued)Awarded a 80GB iPods, a Mac Book, and a TuneTalk Recorder for each Pilot Faculty Implemented Podcasting in Selected Undergraduate/Graduate Courses Beginning Fall 2007Conducted the First Phase of Formative Assessment in December 2007
USM Podcasting Survey Response Percentages by Age
8%
47%
15%
9%
7%
14%
Under 2020-2526-3031-3536-4041-above
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Computer Connections Students Use
120
716
9845 41
0100200300400500600700800
Internet Connections
Phone Dial UPCable, DSLT1/LAN/WANNot SureOther
Media Students Use to Listen to Podcasts
59%29%
1%
4% 7%Computer/LaptopiPod/MP3
PDA
CD
Other
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iPod Models Students Own
4% 5%
11%
3%
11%
5%
6%34%
21%Scroll WheeliPod TouchiPod MiniClick WheeliPod ShuffleiPod PhotoiPod w/ ColorNano5th Gen Video
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Number of Hours Students Use Their iPods or MP3 Players
Weekly
34%
26%
21%
12%
5%
2%
5< 5<10 10<20 20<3030<4040<50
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Students Prefer the Mobility that the iPod/MP3 Player Provides
55%26%
1%
1%
17% Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
StronglyDisagreeNot Applicable
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Students Prefer the Mobility that the iPod/MP3 Player Provides
19%
30%32%
19%
Ability to review materials at my own paceAbility to review materials whenever I wantAbility to review materials repeatedlyAbility to review materials wherever I want
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Students are More Likely to Use the Podcasts if Available to Them
43%
31%
4%
1%
21%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
StronglyDisagreeNot Applicable
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How Students Feel Podcasting Course Materials Improve
Learning
31%
29%8%
5%
27% Very HelpfulHelpfulLittle HelpNo HelpN/A
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Podcast Format that Students Feel Suits Their Personal
Learning Styles
16%
25%59%
Audio
Audio andImages Video
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Percentage of Students Interested in Accessing
Instructional Materials Using Podcasting
79%
21%
Yes
No
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Hours Students Spend Using iPod/MP3 Player to Access
Instructional Materials
85%9%
3%
2%
1%
0%
5< 5<10 10<20 20<3030<4040<50
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Students Podcasting Media Presentation Preferences
16%
25%59%
Audiow/ImagesVideo
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Students Prefer Podcast Course Delivery to Attending Lectures
17%
23%
18%8%
34%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
StronglyDisagreeNot Applicable
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Are Students More Likely to Enroll in Classes Offering
Podcast?
25%
30%13%
5%
27%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
StronglyDisagreeNot Applicable
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Students Feel the Addition of Podcasting Course Material is to
Understanding of the Course Content
29%
31%7%
5%
28% Very HelpfulHelpfulLittle HelpNo HelpN/A
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Pilot Study ResultsStudents strongly favored classes using podcasting for the ability to review materials repeatedly and whenever they wanted
Pilot Study ResultsStudents strongly favored classes using podcasting for the ability to review materials repeatedly and whenever they wanted
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Pilot Study Results (Continued)Students preferred the following:
Taking classes that offer combination classes that used face- to -face classroom experience and podcastingTaking a class offering podcasting, and indicated they would be more likely to use an iPod or MP3 if it were available
Pilot Study Results (Continued)Students preferred the following:
Taking classes that offer combination classes that used face- to -face classroom experience and podcastingTaking a class offering podcasting, and indicated they would be more likely to use an iPod or MP3 if it were available
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Conclusions from the Pilot StudyStudents at USM are interested and would like to have podcasting implemented into their classesThe data should be used to design and develop instructional podcasts that will help instructors and students in the learning process, foster engagement and reflection, and to enhance overall user experience for students in their learning environment
Conclusions from the Pilot StudyStudents at USM are interested and would like to have podcasting implemented into their classesThe data should be used to design and develop instructional podcasts that will help instructors and students in the learning process, foster engagement and reflection, and to enhance overall user experience for students in their learning environment
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Conclusions from the Pilot Study (Continued)
The study provided data that supported faculty involvement in participation in a podcasting initiative to improve student’s learning opportunities through the use of innovative technologies
Conclusions from the Pilot Study (Continued)
The study provided data that supported faculty involvement in participation in a podcasting initiative to improve student’s learning opportunities through the use of innovative technologies
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Lessons LearnedKnow your audience.Focus on your content - Garbage in, Garbage Out…Invest in a good microphone for your podcast.Have notes and an outline to keep on the topic.
Lessons LearnedKnow your audience.Focus on your content - Garbage in, Garbage Out…Invest in a good microphone for your podcast.Have notes and an outline to keep on the topic.
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Podcasting 101Edit your podcast appropriately for content, quality, and length. Keep your podcast short and file size small - use a lower rate of bits per second (32 kpbs, 16 KHz, Mono) and still sound good to listener.
Podcasting 101Edit your podcast appropriately for content, quality, and length. Keep your podcast short and file size small - use a lower rate of bits per second (32 kpbs, 16 KHz, Mono) and still sound good to listener.
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Podcasting 101 (Continued)A “talking head” is distracting. Do not include video if the video does not enhance the content.Deliver valuable, informative, engaging content to students that they cannot get from any other sources.Provide notes for students to review content of the episode before and while they listen to the podcast.
Podcasting 101 (Continued)A “talking head” is distracting. Do not include video if the video does not enhance the content.Deliver valuable, informative, engaging content to students that they cannot get from any other sources.Provide notes for students to review content of the episode before and while they listen to the podcast.
PodcastingPodcastingPodcasting Questions for Thought…Will students still come to face-to-face lectures?What about public access to audio filesWhat about copyright issues?Is it difficult to search or scan podcast content?Do podcasts lend themselves to passive and prescriptive teaching?What about issues concerning bandwidth?
Podcasting Questions for Thought…Will students still come to face-to-face lectures?What about public access to audio filesWhat about copyright issues?Is it difficult to search or scan podcast content?Do podcasts lend themselves to passive and prescriptive teaching?What about issues concerning bandwidth?
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Podcasting IssuesPodcasts are not interactive.Podcasts have limited usefulness for the hearing impaired.
Podcasting IssuesPodcasts are not interactive.Podcasts have limited usefulness for the hearing impaired.
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Comments…
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