Podcasting in Higher Podcasting in Higher EducationEducation

Learning TeamLearning TeamSession 02Session 02

Dan CabreraDan CabreraFaculty Development Faculty Development

andandInstructional Design CenterInstructional Design CenterNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University

May 13, 2008May 13, 2008

ObjectivesObjectives

Define what a Podcast is (and is not)Define what a Podcast is (and is not) Describe General uses Describe General uses Describe those specific to Higher Describe those specific to Higher

EducationEducation

ObjectivesObjectives

Define what a Podcast is (and is not)Define what a Podcast is (and is not) Describe General uses Describe General uses Describe those specific to Higher Describe those specific to Higher

EducationEducation

ObjectivesObjectives

Conceptualize how to use them for Conceptualize how to use them for both online and blended coursesboth online and blended courses

Develop an activity/strategy for Develop an activity/strategy for incorporating Podcasting for your incorporating Podcasting for your own course(s)own course(s)

Present on Present on 55 minutes of Fame minutes of Fame presentationpresentation

AgendaAgenda

FSI Focus GroupFSI Focus Group

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AgendaAgenda

5 Minutes of Fame5 Minutes of Fame

AgendaAgenda

FSI/DRUPAL WEB SITEFSI/DRUPAL WEB SITE• https://communities.cites.uiuc.edu/fsi/no

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Introductions of new arrivalsIntroductions of new arrivals• NameName• InstitutionInstitution• Why you choose to participate in the Why you choose to participate in the

Podcasting in Higher Education Learning Podcasting in Higher Education Learning Team Team

AssignmentAssignment

Share findingsShare findings• SourceSource• Discipline/FieldDiscipline/Field• How usedHow used• CommonCommon• UniqueUnique

AssignmentAssignment

Begin to envision if any of these can Begin to envision if any of these can be used for your courses(s)be used for your courses(s)

New ideas generateNew ideas generate New ideasNew ideas

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CategoriesCategories• IntroductionIntroduction• Pre-LecturePre-Lecture• LectureLecture• Post-LecturePost-Lecture• New ItemsNew Items• Faculty generatedFaculty generated

studentsstudents

• Student generatedStudent generated assignmentsassignments

• Group generatedGroup generated assignmentassignment

AssignmentAssignment

CategoriesCategories• AudioAudio

VoiceVoice MusicMusic CombinationCombination LectureLecture InterviewInterview Personal Personal

CommunicationCommunication

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AssignmentAssignment

CategoriesCategories• VideoVideo

On-sightOn-sight Off-siteOff-site SimpleSimple ComplexComplex

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AssignmentAssignment

CategoriesCategories• Enhanced PodcastEnhanced Podcast

Brief topicBrief topic Entire lectureEntire lecture Conference presentationConference presentation TutorialTutorial

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Assignment Assignment

Design uses for own courses, write a Design uses for own courses, write a scriptscript

Tomorrow, we will record these Tomorrow, we will record these ideas for our podcasts, and upload ideas for our podcasts, and upload each episodeeach episode

I will take samples from each audio I will take samples from each audio podcast, and compile into a single podcast, and compile into a single file, to be added as the last episodefile, to be added as the last episode

General UsesGeneral Uses

iTunesiTunes

The Pedagogy of PodcastingThe Pedagogy of Podcasting The power of the spoken wordThe power of the spoken word

• Appeals to auditory learnersAppeals to auditory learners• Anytime, anyplace – “m-learning”Anytime, anyplace – “m-learning”• Capture the instructor’s enthusiasmCapture the instructor’s enthusiasm• Can listen multiple times for reviewCan listen multiple times for review• Bring in guest lectures, debates, Bring in guest lectures, debates,

virtual field trips, etc.virtual field trips, etc.• Office hours (Office hours (iCube))

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How I have used podcastingHow I have used podcasting

How I have used podcastHow I have used podcast

Format for Posting Individual Format for Posting Individual PodcastsPodcasts

RespondRespond• First NameFirst Name• Last NameLast Name• Institution Institution

Dan Cabrera - Northern Illinois University Dan Cabrera - Northern Illinois University (NIU)(NIU)

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