Introduction:
The purpose of this wiki is to help individuals better understand what a Podcast is, the technology of a Podcast, and how it can be used. In this wiki we will specifically be focusing on certain areas where Podcasts can function as vauable tools, such as in the education of your future classroom. Podcasts are growing rapidly in this setting, and within our research section you will see examples of studies focusing on the benefits of podcasts now. This wiki has been created by, Jamie, Morgan, Kaylee, and Erin, and we have discovered the following findings.
What is a Podcast? (Definition)
Podcast is audio broadcasting on the internet. The word Podcast is derived from the words ipod and broadcasting. Although you can use other listening devices (such as MP3 players) and recieve the same information it is generally referred to as podcast, however some refer to it as netcasting to avoid the promotion of ipods. When using a podcast individuals can subscribe to websites of their choice and receive the latest updates immediately! You can subscribe to music websites and have hundreds of new songs each day sent to you! You can subscribe to shows, or entertainment of your choice. Again, you can subscribe to any website and get the newest and latest information!
Audio and video files have been on the Internet for years, but podcast is different and to understand exactly what it is you can break it in to two parts. First, because you can listen to a podcast on your computer or transfer it to a portable device, the P becomes portable and it's On-Demand so you get it where you want. The CAST was decided becuase the file is sent out to you oevr the Internet, like you would see a broadcast on tv. On the internet you have a program where you can subscribe to, manage, and listen to your favorite casts. (Podcast News, 2008).
What is the benefit? (Capabilities)
The major benefit is that the information comes to you. You subscribe to the websites of your choice and wake up with new and exciting information! You can listen to or watch this new data at your convienence. On the bus, on a walk, while at a picnic. You are literally a touch away from any and all information you could want. In the fast pace of today's society who wouldn't consider this to be a major benefit!
How does it work?
Podcasts work through technology referred to as RSS, really simple syndication.Rss is an "internet technology that allows users to create web content in one place and display it in other places.(Stephens)."Whenever the source gets updated (whether it's a blog
post, your calendar of events database, or a more static HTML page), the RSS feed gets updated and any aggregator
subscribed to that feed is notified there is new content available." (Stephens)
Research:
Podcasts technology has been used for a variety of purposes, aside from entertainment. In some universities, podcasts are being used to receive lectures from a professor and transmit material. Podcasts are being used to involve parents in schoolParents can receive all the information that occurs on a day to day basis. Podcasts technology have also benefited the medical community. Information on certain ailments can be recieved via podcastsPodcasts have proven to be a major technological advancement.
Research was done with Podcasts at a school trying to improve science vocabulary. 58 students participated in this study where half the studetns used podcasts as well as in class instruction and the other half only had the in class instruction. After the study was done they took all the average scores of both groups on the pre and post tests and found these results; The analysis revealed an increase in scores on the vocabulary tests for the group given access to the podcasts was significantly greater than those in the group that received only classroom instruction. The survey responses also revealed that the students held positive views of the experience. All students given access to the podcasts agreed or strongly agreed that the podcasts made them more motivated to learn science vocabulary. In addition, 76% of students agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, “The podcasts made science vocabulary interesting.” (Putman & Kingsley, 2009)
The literature has frequently highlighted the usefulness of podcasting in higher education; however, there is an important gap between the theory on good practice in higher education and empirical studies about podcasting. A study was done consisting of the creation and broadcast of 13 podcasts, distributed over four months in which ninety distance students took part. The findings showed: (1) podcasting is a powerful tool as a complement to the traditional resources on a course, but not a substitute for them; (2) the characteristics of podcasting increase the impression of permanent contact between students and teachers, increasing students’ motivation; (3) the use of podcasting allows for a diverse range of student skills and learning methods. (Elsevier, 2009)
Findings with Podcasts suggest that the most common use of podcasting is limited to either instructors distributing podcast recordings of lectures or supplementary materials for students to review subject material at their own time and place. Students generally enjoy using podcast, and tend to listen to the podcasts at home using desktop computers, rather than on the move (e.g., commuting to school) with a mobile device. Probably the main benefit of podcasting is that it allows students to listen to specific material that they missed or did not understand multiple times. The availability of podcast does not appear to encourage students to skip classes.(Hew, 2009)
Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education:
Though podcasts are proving to be a good assistance to teachers in higher education, one of the major concerns is that there can be a limited understanding of the students learning styles. As each student has better ways of understanding a concept, whether it is active, sensing, visual or sequential, it is importan to know what type of technology works best for each student. A survey given to students and posted in the Journal of Educational Technology and Society, found that the following technologies (Table 3) worked best for the various learner types. By highlighting the significant relationships among students learning styles and their technology preferences, you will see an impact in their academic performance. (Saeed & Sinnappan, 2009)
Online Lectures: A Replacement for Traditional Teaching or a Valuable Addition?:
As discussed in previous articles, the use of Podcasts are growing and have become very beneficial for teachers and students. This article in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology asks the question if these new technologies are taking the place of the teacher, or allowing the students to not attend class and just listen online. To answer this question, there was a study done where students attendance was tracked throughout a semester when podcasts were provided by the teacher for each classes lecture. There were also questionnaires given to assess the students' acceptance and use of the online lectures. The findings showed that the average attendance of face to face lectures did not decrease, while 66% of students used the online tool as an additional supplement to their class time. In this study, podcasts proved to be beneficial and welcomed. (Nast, Schäfer-Hesterberg, Zielke, Sterry & Rzany, 2009)
Podcasting by synchronising PowerPoint and Voice: What are the pedagogical benefits?
Though studies have shown that podcasts can be an additional benefit in presenting information to students, this article/study suggests the idea that combining a Podcast with a PowerPoint presentation could even further enhance a students learning ability. The study was done with 90 participants split into two groups. Both groups were presented information about unfamiliar topics in two ways: by synchronous instruction (both podcast and presentation tog.), then seperately, and were tested at the end. Results showed no differences in innate ability between the two groups but the evidence supported their primary hypothesis that statistically significantly higher test scores were seen when participants viewed a synchronous e-lecture. (Griffin, Mitchell, Thompson, 2009)
Educational Applications in K-12 classrooms
Podcast are an excellent resource for teachers to involve parents in students lives. Parents can receive a live update of students progress. They can see what their students are working on. Podcasts prove to be efficient in saving resources( no paper is used) adapting to parents convenience (parents can read them when and where they want) and cutting out the middle man. (Nardo, 2009)
Podcasting is getting more and more popular in K-12 today. It is much easier now that they have came out with a lot more software for podcasting and it is a lot more user friendly and that makes parents and teachers want to actually use it. I think that one of the big reasons why podcasing is taking off in todays economy is because well it free and so is the software for it and teachers are realizing the potential of it and how it can benifit children in the K-12 grades.
Dan J. Schmit said "Educators are starting to see how podcasting can help hone students' vocabulary, writing, editing, public speaking, and presentation skills. Students can also learn skills that will be valuable in the working world such as communication, time management, and problem-solving. (Borja, 2005)
Most teachers that are into podcasting already are Language Arts, Foreign Languages, Social Studies, and most of the Technology class. Podcasting is getting children very involved and excited about things that they may not have been excited about before. There are a lot of classes that are using the podcasting for projects. Children will get into groups and share what they have learned about through podcasting. It is a great way for them to really ineract with not only the rest of the class but the rest of the world through the internet. Kramer gives us five tips to start podcasting in are classes and they are invest in a decent computer microphones, choose good software, don't foreget the music, take an editing tutorial, and find your podcasts a good host. (Kramer, 2009)
There is a certain advantage using podcasting over internet audio streaming, audio cassette tapes, and compact discs. The biggest advantage is the simpleness and time saving it offers to its learners.It simplifies how we obtain the relevant materials. Although it is possible to use cassette tapes or compact discs to display works we speak putting it on the world wide web makes it easier and more convenient students to access the podcast reather then ship or mail them the cassette tapes or compact discs.
Teacher-created podcasts can be divided into two main groups: lecture podcasts, and podcasts of supplementary learning materials. lecture podcasts refer to audio recordings of lectures, such as 45 minute lecture on marine science. Supplementary podcasts refer to audio recordings that aid students learning and provide support in relation to the core learning materials.(Hew, 2009)
Althought there are a few down falls for the podcasting just like there is with everything but there is always ways to get around them. Some of the down falls are unfimiliarity with podcasts, technical problems,in accessing and downloading podcasts, and not seeing the relevence for the students learning.
As a teacher going into dance education, one might think technology would not be part of this class setting since it mostly hands on work. However, part of the state curriculum also includes discussing proper living habits, the elements and history of dance, and principles of choreography. Within in each of these sections therer are many sub units that would be good topics for group presentations. By having the students create group podcasts on these topics for the rest of the class to listen to you would be breaking up the consistency of listening to the teacher's voice, and it would give them a different hands on experience.
Podcasting for Dummies: Located within iTunes, this is a free podcast that is meant as a companion to the book of the same title. Basic
information for preparing podcasts is presented.PodOmatic www.podomatic.comA free website that allows registered users to create podcasts and hosts the podcasts on the website for listeners
Subscribe toKidCast: Learning and Teaching with Podcasting www.intelligenic.com/blog/ A blog and podcast maintained by Dan Schmit to aid educators in learning to create and use podcasts in the classroom.
Nardo, R. (2009). See! Hear! Enhanced Podcasting With GarageBand. General Music Today, 23(1), 27-30. http://search.ebscohost.com, doi:10.1177/1048371309342578
Stephens, M. (2006). RSS. Library Technology Reports, 42(4), 36-44. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database
Cook, K. (2008). Learning on the go. Nursing Standard, 23(12), 61.
Putman, S., & Kingsley, T. (2009). The Atoms Family: Using Podcasts to Enhance the Development of Science Vocabulary. Reading Teacher, 63(2), 100-108. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Fernandez, V., Simo, P., & Sallan, J. (2009). Podcasting: A new technological tool to facilitate good practice in higher education. Computers & Education, 53(2), 385-392. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2009.02.014.
Hew, K. (2009). Use of audio podcast in K-12 and higher education: a review of research topics and methodologies. Educational Technology Research & Development, 57(3), 333-357. doi:10.1007/s11423-008-9108-3.
2009). Advice on podcast. Paediatric Nursing, 21(7), 5. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database
Griffin, D., Mitchell, D., & Thompson, S. (2009). Podcasting by synchronising PowerPoint and voice: What are the pedagogical benefits?. Computers & Education, 53(2), 532-539. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2009.03.011.
Nast, A., Schäfer-Hesterberg, G., Zielke, H., Sterry, W., & Rzany, B. (2009). Online lectures for students in dermatology: A replacement for traditional teaching or a valuable addition?. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 23(9), 1039-1043. doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03246.x
Saeed, N., Yun, Y., & Sinnappan, S. (2009). Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education: A Case of Incorporating Blogs, Podcasts and Social Bookmarks in a Web Programming Course based on Students' Learning Styles and Technology Preferences. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(4), 98-109. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Borja, R.(2005). Podcasting Craze Comes to K-12 Schools. Eduction Week, 25(14),8. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Kramer, S(2009). Instructor How-To Teach Guide: Podcasts. Instructor, 119(1) 41-43. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Hew, K. (2009). Use of Audio Podcast in K-12 and higher education: A Review of Research topics and Methodolgies. Educaional Technology Research and Development, 57(3) 333-357. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier datebase.
Group 2 Podcast Wiki
Introduction:The purpose of this wiki is to help individuals better understand what a Podcast is, the technology of a Podcast, and how it can be used. In this wiki we will specifically be focusing on certain areas where Podcasts can function as vauable tools, such as in the education of your future classroom. Podcasts are growing rapidly in this setting, and within our research section you will see examples of studies focusing on the benefits of podcasts now. This wiki has been created by, Jamie, Morgan, Kaylee, and Erin, and we have discovered the following findings.
What is a Podcast? (Definition)
Podcast is audio broadcasting on the internet. The word Podcast is derived from the words ipod and broadcasting. Although you can use other listening devices (such as MP3 players) and recieve the same information it is generally referred to as podcast, however some refer to it as netcasting to avoid the promotion of ipods. When using a podcast individuals can subscribe to websites of their choice and receive the latest updates immediately! You can subscribe to music websites and have hundreds of new songs each day sent to you! You can subscribe to shows, or entertainment of your choice. Again, you can subscribe to any website and get the newest and latest information!
Audio and video files have been on the Internet for years, but podcast is different and to understand exactly what it is you can break it in to two parts. First, because you can listen to a podcast on your computer or transfer it to a portable device, the P becomes portable and it's On-Demand so you get it where you want. The CAST was decided becuase the file is sent out to you oevr the Internet, like you would see a broadcast on tv. On the internet you have a program where you can subscribe to, manage, and listen to your favorite casts. (Podcast News, 2008).
What is the benefit? (Capabilities)
The major benefit is that the information comes to you. You subscribe to the websites of your choice and wake up with new and exciting information! You can listen to or watch this new data at your convienence. On the bus, on a walk, while at a picnic. You are literally a touch away from any and all information you could want. In the fast pace of today's society who wouldn't consider this to be a major benefit!
How does it work?
Podcasts work through technology referred to as RSS, really simple syndication.Rss is an "internet technology that allows users to create web content in one place and display it in other places.(Stephens)."Whenever the source gets updated (whether it's a blog
post, your calendar of events database, or a more static HTML page), the RSS feed gets updated and any aggregator
subscribed to that feed is notified there is new content available." (Stephens)
Research:
Podcasts technology has been used for a variety of purposes, aside from entertainment. In some universities, podcasts are being used to receive lectures from a professor and transmit material. Podcasts are being used to involve parents in schoolParents can receive all the information that occurs on a day to day basis. Podcasts technology have also benefited the medical community. Information on certain ailments can be recieved via podcastsPodcasts have proven to be a major technological advancement.
Research was done with Podcasts at a school trying to improve science vocabulary. 58 students participated in this study where half the studetns used podcasts as well as in class instruction and the other half only had the in class instruction. After the study was done they took all the average scores of both groups on the pre and post tests and found these results; The analysis revealed an increase in scores on the vocabulary tests for the group given access to the podcasts was significantly greater than those in the group that received only classroom instruction. The survey responses also revealed that the students held positive views of the experience. All students given access to the podcasts agreed or strongly agreed that the podcasts made them more motivated to learn science vocabulary. In addition, 76% of students agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, “The podcasts made science vocabulary interesting.” (Putman & Kingsley, 2009)
The literature has frequently highlighted the usefulness of podcasting in higher education; however, there is an important gap between the theory on good practice in higher education and empirical studies about podcasting. A study was done consisting of the creation and broadcast of 13 podcasts, distributed over four months in which ninety distance students took part. The findings showed: (1) podcasting is a powerful tool as a complement to the traditional resources on a course, but not a substitute for them; (2) the characteristics of podcasting increase the impression of permanent contact between students and teachers, increasing students’ motivation; (3) the use of podcasting allows for a diverse range of student skills and learning methods. (Elsevier, 2009)
Findings with Podcasts suggest that the most common use of podcasting is limited to either instructors distributing podcast recordings of lectures or supplementary materials for students to review subject material at their own time and place. Students generally enjoy using podcast, and tend to listen to the podcasts at home using desktop computers, rather than on the move (e.g., commuting to school) with a mobile device. Probably the main benefit of podcasting is that it allows students to listen to specific material that they missed or did not understand multiple times. The availability of podcast does not appear to encourage students to skip classes.(Hew, 2009)
Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education:
Though podcasts are proving to be a good assistance to teachers in higher education, one of the major concerns is that there can be a limited understanding of the students learning styles. As each student has better ways of understanding a concept, whether it is active, sensing, visual or sequential, it is importan to know what type of technology works best for each student. A survey given to students and posted in the Journal of Educational Technology and Society, found that the following technologies (Table 3) worked best for the various learner types. By highlighting the significant relationships among students learning styles and their technology preferences, you will see an impact in their academic performance. (Saeed & Sinnappan, 2009)
Online Lectures: A Replacement for Traditional Teaching or a Valuable Addition?:
As discussed in previous articles, the use of Podcasts are growing and have become very beneficial for teachers and students. This article in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology asks the question if these new technologies are taking the place of the teacher, or allowing the students to not attend class and just listen online. To answer this question, there was a study done where students attendance was tracked throughout a semester when podcasts were provided by the teacher for each classes lecture. There were also questionnaires given to assess the students' acceptance and use of the online lectures. The findings showed that the average attendance of face to face lectures did not decrease, while 66% of students used the online tool as an additional supplement to their class time. In this study, podcasts proved to be beneficial and welcomed. (Nast, Schäfer-Hesterberg, Zielke, Sterry & Rzany, 2009)
Podcasting by synchronising PowerPoint and Voice: What are the pedagogical benefits?
Though studies have shown that podcasts can be an additional benefit in presenting information to students, this article/study suggests the idea that combining a Podcast with a PowerPoint presentation could even further enhance a students learning ability. The study was done with 90 participants split into two groups. Both groups were presented information about unfamiliar topics in two ways: by synchronous instruction (both podcast and presentation tog.), then seperately, and were tested at the end. Results showed no differences in innate ability between the two groups but the evidence supported their primary hypothesis that statistically significantly higher test scores were seen when participants viewed a synchronous e-lecture. (Griffin, Mitchell, Thompson, 2009)
Educational Applications in K-12 classrooms
Podcast are an excellent resource for teachers to involve parents in students lives. Parents can receive a live update of students progress. They can see what their students are working on. Podcasts prove to be efficient in saving resources( no paper is used) adapting to parents convenience (parents can read them when and where they want) and cutting out the middle man. (Nardo, 2009)
Podcasting is getting more and more popular in K-12 today. It is much easier now that they have came out with a lot more software for podcasting and it is a lot more user friendly and that makes parents and teachers want to actually use it. I think that one of the big reasons why podcasing is taking off in todays economy is because well it free and so is the software for it and teachers are realizing the potential of it and how it can benifit children in the K-12 grades.
Dan J. Schmit said "Educators are starting to see how podcasting can help hone students' vocabulary, writing, editing, public speaking, and presentation skills. Students can also learn skills that will be valuable in the working world such as communication, time management, and problem-solving. (Borja, 2005)
Most teachers that are into podcasting already are Language Arts, Foreign Languages, Social Studies, and most of the Technology class. Podcasting is getting children very involved and excited about things that they may not have been excited about before. There are a lot of classes that are using the podcasting for projects. Children will get into groups and share what they have learned about through podcasting. It is a great way for them to really ineract with not only the rest of the class but the rest of the world through the internet. Kramer gives us five tips to start podcasting in are classes and they are invest in a decent computer microphones, choose good software, don't foreget the music, take an editing tutorial, and find your podcasts a good host. (Kramer, 2009)
There is a certain advantage using podcasting over internet audio streaming, audio cassette tapes, and compact discs. The biggest advantage is the simpleness and time saving it offers to its learners.It simplifies how we obtain the relevant materials. Although it is possible to use cassette tapes or compact discs to display works we speak putting it on the world wide web makes it easier and more convenient students to access the podcast reather then ship or mail them the cassette tapes or compact discs.
Teacher-created podcasts can be divided into two main groups: lecture podcasts, and podcasts of supplementary learning materials. lecture podcasts refer to audio recordings of lectures, such as 45 minute lecture on marine science. Supplementary podcasts refer to audio recordings that aid students learning and provide support in relation to the core learning materials.(Hew, 2009)
Althought there are a few down falls for the podcasting just like there is with everything but there is always ways to get around them. Some of the down falls are unfimiliarity with podcasts, technical problems,in accessing and downloading podcasts, and not seeing the relevence for the students learning.
As a teacher going into dance education, one might think technology would not be part of this class setting since it mostly hands on work. However, part of the state curriculum also includes discussing proper living habits, the elements and history of dance, and principles of choreography. Within in each of these sections therer are many sub units that would be good topics for group presentations. By having the students create group podcasts on these topics for the rest of the class to listen to you would be breaking up the consistency of listening to the teacher's voice, and it would give them a different hands on experience.
Samples
Learn to Podcast (Apple Computers) www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/#garageband-podcast-51 Provides an online tutorial of podcasting with Garageband, Apple’s software for creating podcasts. See also www.apple.com/support/garageband/podcasts.
Podcasting with Audacity: A Tutorialwww.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=23dc8f4753bcc5771660 A video tutorial for creating podcasts using Audacity, free software that can be used to create the audio files usedin podcasts.
Podcasting for Dummies: Located within iTunes, this is a free podcast that is meant as a companion to the book of the same title. Basic
information for preparing podcasts is presented.PodOmatic www.podomatic.comA free website that allows registered users to create podcasts and hosts the podcasts on the website for listeners
Subscribe to KidCast: Learning and Teaching with Podcasting www.intelligenic.com/blog/ A blog and podcast maintained by Dan Schmit to aid educators in learning to create and use podcasts in the classroom.
Southern Utah University student podcasts for Biology 1020: http://web.me.com/taylorjr/BIOL_1020/Podcast/Podcast.html Group work demonstrating student podcasts in the classroom.
MedPod 101: http://www.medpod101.com/index.html Podcasts prepared for students or anyone looking for answers to medical questions.
References:
Nardo, R. (2009). See! Hear! Enhanced Podcasting With GarageBand. General Music Today, 23(1), 27-30. http://search.ebscohost.com, doi:10.1177/1048371309342578
Stephens, M. (2006). RSS. Library Technology Reports, 42(4), 36-44. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database
Cook, K. (2008). Learning on the go. Nursing Standard, 23(12), 61.
Putman, S., & Kingsley, T. (2009). The Atoms Family: Using Podcasts to Enhance the Development of Science Vocabulary. Reading Teacher, 63(2), 100-108. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Fernandez, V., Simo, P., & Sallan, J. (2009). Podcasting: A new technological tool to facilitate good practice in higher education. Computers & Education, 53(2), 385-392. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2009.02.014.
Hew, K. (2009). Use of audio podcast in K-12 and higher education: a review of research topics and methodologies. Educational Technology Research & Development, 57(3), 333-357. doi:10.1007/s11423-008-9108-3.
2009). Advice on podcast. Paediatric Nursing, 21(7), 5. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database
Griffin, D., Mitchell, D., & Thompson, S. (2009). Podcasting by synchronising PowerPoint and voice: What are the pedagogical benefits?. Computers & Education, 53(2), 532-539. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2009.03.011.
Nast, A., Schäfer-Hesterberg, G., Zielke, H., Sterry, W., & Rzany, B. (2009). Online lectures for students in dermatology: A replacement for traditional teaching or a valuable addition?. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 23(9), 1039-1043. doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03246.x
Podcast News. (2008). 11 Nov. 2008, Treedia Labs. http://blog.podcast.com/podcastcom-faq/what-is-a-podcast.
Saeed, N., Yun, Y., & Sinnappan, S. (2009). Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education: A Case of Incorporating Blogs, Podcasts and Social Bookmarks in a Web Programming Course based on Students' Learning Styles and Technology Preferences. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(4), 98-109. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Borja, R.(2005). Podcasting Craze Comes to K-12 Schools. Eduction Week, 25(14),8. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Kramer, S(2009). Instructor How-To Teach Guide: Podcasts. Instructor, 119(1) 41-43. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
Hew, K. (2009). Use of Audio Podcast in K-12 and higher education: A Review of Research topics and Methodolgies. Educaional Technology Research and Development, 57(3) 333-357. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier datebase.
Additional resources for consideration:
http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/230/what-is-a-podcast/
http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/208/what-is-rss-syndiction/
http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/what-is-a-podcast.htm