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ERIC Number: EJ893356
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jul
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0968-7769
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The Role of Podcasting in Effective Curriculum Renewal
Nie, Ming; Armellini, Alejandro; Harrington, Sue; Barklamb, Kelly; Randall, Ray
ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, v18 n2 p105-118 Jul 2010
This paper reports on a case study into the contribution of podcasting to the curriculum transformation of two distance-taught master's programmes. Both programmes attract work-based Occupational Psychology practitioners, most of whom are in full-time employment. Challenges faced by the course team included adding flexibility to the curricula, increasing learner engagement (both with learning materials and feedback) and reducing learner isolation. As part of a coordinated enhancement effort, which included changes to curriculum design and delivery, 59 podcasts were introduced into the curriculum over a 12-month period. Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered from students and staff throughout the study. Action research ensured a regular flow of relevant evidence informing each stage of the renewal process. Evidence suggested that the students' learning experiences improved as a result of four key benefits associated with the integration of podcasting in learning design: personalisation; an additional and different format for providing clear and engaging guidance, support and feedback; increased flexibility and mobility within the curricula; and "design once, deliver many times" with minimum adaptation. (Contains 3 notes, 5 tables, and 1 figure.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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