Podcasts and Vodcasts in Education
It is becoming increasingly common within education, that lessons are no longer taught with traditional book learning, but through the use of Audio and Video tools. More and more education systems, such as schools and universities, are making information available online. One of the most common systems to use are Podcasts and Vodcasts. But what are these and how useful are they really?
Below is an interview I conducted with 2 students of Cardiff Met University to see what they thought about Podcasting and Vodcasting and how useful it really is:
It seems that although this type of resource can be useful in education, there are some negatives towards using it effectively.
I do believe however that using podcasts and vodcasts will become a more common way of teaching as technology continues to improve.
I stated in the video that vodcasting can be beneficial in education, although its usefulness is dependent upon the individual’s age. This is due to secondary school students using them as tutorials and revision, however, those within younger years need the interaction that comes along with teaching. Lynch and Simpson (2010) identify the importance of social interaction between peers and teachers in order for them to achieve.
ReplyDeleteLynch, A. and Simpson, G. (2010). Social Skills: Laying the Foundation for Success. Dimensions of Early Childhood, 38(2), pp.3-12.
In addition to Shelley’s comment, I agree that technology will never replace teachers for younger students as they will always need interaction. For students in higher education, this is particularly beneficial as podcasting may be used as a method for teachers to provide feedback for student work. (University-of-Minnesota,2006) Johnes,2005 said that students found podcasting “immensely helpful” and another study found that 96% of students were prepared to listen to additional material. (Chan,2005)
ReplyDeleteChan, A.,and Lee,M,2005. “An MP3 a Day Keeps the Worries Away: Exploring the Use of Podcasting to Address Preconceptions and Alleviate PreClass Anxiety Amongst Undergraduate Information-Technology-Students,” in Good PracticeinPractice.Proceedings oftheStudentExperienceConference,D.H.R.Spennemann&L.Burr,pp.59-71.
Johnes, G. “Case Study: Podcasts as a Learning Tool in Economics,” Economics Network, July 2005.
University of Minnesota. “Podcasting in Education” Office of Information Technology, 2006.
I agree there is a higher demand for vodcasting and podcasting in higher education as it can compensate for a lecture. However, they can work alongside teachers to make classrooms more enjoyable in younger years.
ReplyDeleteThis video is an example of how vodcasting can be used in physical education with a primary school class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgq8nZqYNmE
Debbie Doo’s Kids TV. (2012) Debbie Doo & Friends! - Let's Star Jump! - Dance Song For Children. [Vodcast] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgq8nZqYNmE (Accessed: 16.01.2017)
Shim et al. indicates podcasting should be used to “supplement class materials so that students can improve their understanding of concepts, theories, and applications that may not have been available during the class.” This indicates that it used for a particular purpose.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdKzSq_t8k8
This video of ‘flip learning’ addresses how podcasting/vodcasting enable students to study at their own pace. This is really beneficial for both the student and teacher as discussed throughout the video.
Shim,J.P., Shropshire, J.,Park, S.,Harris, H.,and Campbell,N. “Perceived-Value-of-Podcasting:-Student-Communication-Medium-Preferences,”-Proceedings-of-the-12th-Americas-Conference-on Information Systems, Acapulco, Mexico, August 2006, pp. 2186-2194.
Martin, A. (2015) The Flipped Classroom Model. .
These devices can be useful for revision as stated by others, but I don't think vodcasts and podcasts work as well in primary settings. They can do, but not all children can stay focused for the length of the audio or video.
ReplyDeleteThe Daily Telegraph have suggested that parents need to stop looking at their phones, and play more with their children. They also declared that ‘psychologists said they have found the first direct connection between how long a parent pays attention to a toy and the impact this has on their child's concentration’ (2016). This suggests that parents can help boost a child's concentration span, consequently using podcasts within the classroom may not always be accommodating.
Telegraph Reporters. (2016). Parents who constantly check mobile phones will raise children with short attention spans, study suggests. Available: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/28/parents-who-constantly-check-mobile-phones-will-raise-children-w/. Last accessed 18/01/2017.
I agree Shannon that vodcasting and podcasting is not as useful with younger students as I stated in the video. However, I disagree with the statement that audio and video files are not always accommodating.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there is a limit on how often they should be used it is demonstrated throughout research the positive attitude they create therefor improving interest and learning. (Parson, et al. 2009; Kay. 2012) Alongside this visual aids accommodate for those with English as a second language, indicating that they can in fact be more beneficial than some traditional methods. (Gould, 2014)
Gloud, M. (2014) EAL Induction Pack. Bristol: STEP Project
Kay, H. (2012). ‘Exploring the use of video podcasts in education: A comprehensive review of the literature’. Computers in Human Behavior. 28(3), pp.820-831.
Parson, V., Reddy, P., Wood, J. and Senior, C., (2009). Educating an iPod generation: undergraduate attitudes, experiences and understanding of vodcast and podcast use. Learning, Media and Technology, 34(3), pp.215-228.
As I identified in the video, I completely agree that the use of technology within the primary setting, particularly for podcasting/vodcasting is an issue. In addition to Shannon’s comment, the excess use of technology and ‘screen time’ in both the classroom and at home, has been identified at the ‘Digital Education Revolution’. Below I have identified references which support this subject matter.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g5aoYoAMR4
http://www.edtechnetwork.com/podcasting_vodcasting.html
For teachers this is a particularly beneficial resource for how podcasting and vodcasting may be used in the classroom. The PowerPoint below identifies explaining pod/vodcasting to students and the importance of using these in practice.
http://www.slideshare.net/techprecinct/podcasting-and-vodcasting-for-sharing-learning-10585846
Castors2007 (2016) Podcasts & Vodcasts: Educational applications. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g5aoYoAMR
Centre, T.L. and Technology Learning Centre (2011) Mayflower school. Available at: http://www.slideshare.net/techprecinct/podcasting-and-vodcasting-for-sharing-learning-10585846
Network, E.T. and Reserved, A.R. (2009) Educational Podcasting, educational Vodcasting. Available at: http://www.edtechnetwork.com/podcasting_vodcasting.htm
I think we can all agree that vodcasting and podcasting has its advantages within the classroom. They demonstrate another way of teaching when sometimes the teacher isn’t available or the child needs additional help. Therefor podcasting and vodcasting can only improve the education and learning of students when use appropriately.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with all of you that neither work well with young students or in a primary setting altogether. Children's introduction to technology from a young age can have an effect on their cognitive development and ultimately the way they learn in school (Arce, 2012). As technology develops there may become a way to integrate it as part of the curriculum.
ReplyDeleteI believe it's more how and when Podcasts and Vodcasts are used that can determine the results of their success. Alan Maples created a presentation on Prezi, which I believe could be quite useful for practitioners when it comes to integrating Podcasts and Vodcasts into their teaching approach:
Podcasts/Vodcasts: Is There a Place for Them in Education
Arce, E (2012). Curriculum for Young Children: An Introduction. Second Edition. Andover. Cengage Learning