Educating the iPod generation: undergraduate attitudes, experiences and knowledge of vodcast and podcast use

Vanessa Parson, Peter Reddy, Jon Wood, Carl Senior

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Abstract

There is an increasing pressure on university staff to provide ever more information and resources to students. This study investigated student opinions on (audio) podcasts and (video) vodcasts and how well they met requirements and aided learning processes. Two experiments within the Aston University looked at student opinion on, and usage of, podcasts and vodcasts for a selection of their psychology lectures. Recordings were produced first using a hand-held camcorder, and then using the in-house media department. WebCT was used to distribute the podcasts and vodcasts, attitude questionnaires were then circulated at two time points. Overall students indicated that podcasts and vodcasts were a beneficial addition resource for learning, particularly when used in conjunction with lecturers’ slides and as a tool for revision/assessment. The online material translated into students having increased understanding of the material, which supplemented and enhanced their learning without being a substitute for traditional lectures. There is scope for the provision of portable media files to become standard practice within higher education; integrating distance and online learning with traditional approaches to improve teaching and learning.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)215-228
Number of pages15
JournalLearning, Media and Technology
Volume34
Issue number3
Early online date21 Sept 2009
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Keywords

  • education
  • learning
  • podcasting
  • students
  • technology
  • video

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