What is a podcast? Why is it important?
In simple terms, a podcast refers to audio files sent via internet through RSS feeds in audioblogs. Podcasts or audiocasts can be used for educational purposes or enjoyment. I personally use them for educational purposes in my profession and in my schooling to keep me current with news, knowledge and technological advances. Podcasting can be used with mobile, audio and video players like cell phones, ipods, mp3 players and PDA's. I like podcasts more so because of the flexibility, convenience and it's easy to use.
The article, Podcasts as Audio Learning Concepts describes various ways podcasting is beneficial. Furthermore, emphasizing the anytime anywhere concept of convenience, flexibility and ability to reach millions. Podcasts support wireless learning such as e-learning and learning through listening. Below is a list of journal articles supporting and examining the use of podcast based learning.
The article, History to go: Why iteach with ipods, is an article it provides the use of ipod based learning on several prestigious universities. It then states that ipods are not just toys and podcasting is not a fad. The use of ipods as an educational experience promotes more active engagement of the material. The most significant aspect was that it created a leaner-centered-environment.
The article, Getting their iLessons, displays the distance professors are willing to go in order to reach out to students and accommodate different learning styles. Professor Scott Sailor is a great example, he does extremely well at this. Professor Scott Sailor states, "We need to take a step toward students and start speaking their language." This article was centered on him other CSU professors.
References
Cebeci, Z., & Tekdal, M. (2006). Using Podcasts as Audio Learning Objects. Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge & Learning Objects, 2, 47-57.
Vess, D. L. (2006). History to Go: Why iTeach with iPods. History Teacher, 39(4), 479-492.
In simple terms, a podcast refers to audio files sent via internet through RSS feeds in audioblogs. Podcasts or audiocasts can be used for educational purposes or enjoyment. I personally use them for educational purposes in my profession and in my schooling to keep me current with news, knowledge and technological advances. Podcasting can be used with mobile, audio and video players like cell phones, ipods, mp3 players and PDA's. I like podcasts more so because of the flexibility, convenience and it's easy to use.
The article, Podcasts as Audio Learning Concepts describes various ways podcasting is beneficial. Furthermore, emphasizing the anytime anywhere concept of convenience, flexibility and ability to reach millions. Podcasts support wireless learning such as e-learning and learning through listening. Below is a list of journal articles supporting and examining the use of podcast based learning.
The article, History to go: Why iteach with ipods, is an article it provides the use of ipod based learning on several prestigious universities. It then states that ipods are not just toys and podcasting is not a fad. The use of ipods as an educational experience promotes more active engagement of the material. The most significant aspect was that it created a leaner-centered-environment.
The article, Getting their iLessons, displays the distance professors are willing to go in order to reach out to students and accommodate different learning styles. Professor Scott Sailor is a great example, he does extremely well at this. Professor Scott Sailor states, "We need to take a step toward students and start speaking their language." This article was centered on him other CSU professors.
References
Cebeci, Z., & Tekdal, M. (2006). Using Podcasts as Audio Learning Objects. Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge & Learning Objects, 2, 47-57.
Vess, D. L. (2006). History to Go: Why iTeach with iPods. History Teacher, 39(4), 479-492.