Comments on: Podcasts as learning tools http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/ I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly - Michel de Montaigne Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:09:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Randy Meredith http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-941 Randy Meredith Tue, 31 May 2005 16:04:57 +0000 http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-941 <p>Jean-Claude,</p> <p>Fantastic application of podcasting for a Chem course. I noticed you were using Camtasia's product for screen recording. I am seeing the Techsmith product appear in more and more screencasts.</p> Jean-Claude,

Fantastic application of podcasting for a Chem course. I noticed you were using Camtasia’s product for screen recording. I am seeing the Techsmith product appear in more and more screencasts.

]]> By: Rob Wall http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-939 Rob Wall Mon, 30 May 2005 17:52:32 +0000 http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-939 <p>Wow - cool stuff, Jean-Claude. One advantage I see with podcasting is the portability of a podcast on an MP3 player. Having a pdf file for reference with the audio sounds like a really powerful combination.</p> Wow - cool stuff, Jean-Claude. One advantage I see with podcasting is the portability of a podcast on an MP3 player. Having a pdf file for reference with the audio sounds like a really powerful combination.

]]> By: Jean-Claude Bradley http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-938 Jean-Claude Bradley Mon, 30 May 2005 15:26:54 +0000 http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-938 <p>I have been podcasting 2 organic chemistry courses this term (http://chem241.blogspot.com and http://chem243.blogspot.com) as an additional channel to the screencast. For students with bandwidth difficulties following along with the pdf of the class is another option to the streaming screencast.</p> I have been podcasting 2 organic chemistry courses this term (http://chem241.blogspot.com and http://chem243.blogspot.com) as an additional channel to the screencast. For students with bandwidth difficulties following along with the pdf of the class is another option to the streaming screencast.

]]> By: Gardner Campbell http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-933 Gardner Campbell Thu, 26 May 2005 22:07:06 +0000 http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-933 <p>Thanks for the encouragement, Rob! And yes, I am decidedly of the same belief: poetry lives in the voice.</p> Thanks for the encouragement, Rob! And yes, I am decidedly of the same belief: poetry lives in the voice.

]]> By: Randy Meredith http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-927 Randy Meredith Mon, 16 May 2005 13:34:26 +0000 http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-927 <p>Rob, I think you are right on target regarding the use of a variety of methods. Podcasting is not a "magic bullet" that solves major instructional problems. But it is one more useful tool for helping us teach more effectively.</p> <p>For the visual learners I suppose screencasts could be used to a certain degree, depending on the subject being studied.</p> <p>One concern I have about pod/vod/screencasts is their potential to exacerbate the digital divide issue. As inexpensive as mp3 players are becoming, they still may not be affordable for many low income students. I am moving ahead with plans for podcasting, but keeping my ear to the ground so to speak, regarding potential technology or cost barriers for students.</p> Rob, I think you are right on target regarding the use of a variety of methods. Podcasting is not a “magic bullet” that solves major instructional problems. But it is one more useful tool for helping us teach more effectively.

For the visual learners I suppose screencasts could be used to a certain degree, depending on the subject being studied.

One concern I have about pod/vod/screencasts is their potential to exacerbate the digital divide issue. As inexpensive as mp3 players are becoming, they still may not be affordable for many low income students. I am moving ahead with plans for podcasting, but keeping my ear to the ground so to speak, regarding potential technology or cost barriers for students.

]]> By: Rob Wall http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-922 Rob Wall Mon, 16 May 2005 03:26:37 +0000 http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-922 <p>Randy, that sounds like a great place where podcasts can be used educationally. I've been involved in blended courses - mostly online, but also including a face to face component - which made use of streaming video. I think one of the advantages of a podcast is for the cost of an MP3 player (which is dropping rapidly), I get portability of the content so I can listen to an instructor discussing a reading while I'm doing dishes or out for a walk. On the other hand, I also think that some learners will be more visually oriented and may not get very much if the content is available only in the form of a podcast. A variety of methods of delivering content will be best, I think.</p> Randy, that sounds like a great place where podcasts can be used educationally. I’ve been involved in blended courses - mostly online, but also including a face to face component - which made use of streaming video. I think one of the advantages of a podcast is for the cost of an MP3 player (which is dropping rapidly), I get portability of the content so I can listen to an instructor discussing a reading while I’m doing dishes or out for a walk. On the other hand, I also think that some learners will be more visually oriented and may not get very much if the content is available only in the form of a podcast. A variety of methods of delivering content will be best, I think.

]]> By: Randy Meredith http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-921 Randy Meredith Sun, 15 May 2005 12:02:52 +0000 http://stigmergicweb.org/2005/05/11/podcasts-as-learning-tools/#comment-921 <p>While I am not yet ready to publicize my educational podcasts, I want to express my appreciation for your post publicizing the educational potential of podcasting. I am especially interested in developing ways to use podcasting as an integral part of hybrid or blended course design.</p> While I am not yet ready to publicize my educational podcasts, I want to express my appreciation for your post publicizing the educational potential of podcasting. I am especially interested in developing ways to use podcasting as an integral part of hybrid or blended course design.

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