Using podcasts and blogs for deeper Using podcasts and blogs for deeper student engagementstudent engagement
Michael LowerMichael Lower
Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law, CUHKCUHK
PodcastsPodcasts
Audio and audio plus slidesAudio and audio plus slides
TypesTypes
Short introduction to the whole courseShort introduction to the whole course Short introduction to each topicShort introduction to each topic Full lectureFull lecture Recap of discussion of problem questionsRecap of discussion of problem questions
Benefit to studentsBenefit to students
PreparePrepare ReviewReview Sometimes can’t attend the classSometimes can’t attend the class
FeedbackFeedback
InformalInformal Course EvaluationCourse Evaluation Focus groupsFocus groups Specific questionnaireSpecific questionnaire Record of downloads and visitsRecord of downloads and visits
Student feedbackStudent feedback
Most have listenedMost have listened And intend to listen againAnd intend to listen again
Points raised in staff seminarPoints raised in staff seminar
Too teacher-focused?Too teacher-focused? Different offerings for student sub-groupsDifferent offerings for student sub-groups Focus on controversial / emerging issues and Focus on controversial / emerging issues and
casescases
The technology is no longer a barrierThe technology is no longer a barrier
Reaching Out!!!!Reaching Out!!!!
ItunesU / YouTube / Academic ItunesU / YouTube / Academic EarthEarth
BlogBlog
Why blog?Why blog?
Keep the conversation aliveKeep the conversation alive Add detailAdd detail Allow participation by people not registered for Allow participation by people not registered for
the coursethe course
E-booksE-books
EbooksEbooks
Course guideCourse guide Mobile-friendly formatMobile-friendly format
Why?Why?
Many ways to get at the same contentMany ways to get at the same content Preferred learning stylePreferred learning style
Help students to get a firm grasp of the Help students to get a firm grasp of the basicsbasics
Deeper learning (for those who want it)Deeper learning (for those who want it) Platform for scholarshipPlatform for scholarship Engaging with a wider audience (or some Engaging with a wider audience (or some
of the same people for longer)of the same people for longer)
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