Mika LaVaque -Manty started experimenting with lecture podcasts in 2006. Since then she has taught 400-level courses, as well as large introductory courses via lecture podcasts. She uses a shareware application called Profcast, which captures and syncs presentation slides with audio files.
Benefits of Lecture Podcasts
Lecture podcasts allow students to catch up on missing lectures and sections of lectures, without the need to go to class. You can download them and play them on any device. These make them an invaluable tool in exam preparation and finals.
Use of lecture podcasts as revision material is another benefit. Students can pause the podcasts and quickly replay the sections they need to revisit during stressful times of revision. Lecture podcasts offer many benefits. They enable students to review old lectures and to better understand the concepts.
Barriers that prevent their use
Students used lecture podcasts to learn a range of topics, but there were issues that prevented their use. Some of these were due to technological difficulties. But, students found podcasts much easier to use once they were provided with some technical assistance. Furthermore, students reported that they felt that the podcasts had added value to the course materials and helped them manage their learning better. These students discovered podcasts to be a great tool to enhance their understanding of complex topics.
While lecture podcasts have become more popular among university students, little research has looked at the student experience using these materials. It isn't clear whether the use of lecture podcasts has led to a greater number of students not attending class. In addition, little is known about the barriers and facilitators students face when using lecture podcasts. The present study examined the perceptions and use of key lectures on pharmacology podcasts by students.
Access to them
Accessing lecture podcasts is an excellent way for college students learn at their own time and on their own devices. These audio files can easily be downloaded to any device so students can enjoy them whenever they are free. Teachers can also download these files and use them in class. These podcasts make it easy for college students and teachers to review material prior to exams or tests.
While lecture podcasts are becoming a great way to share knowledge, the lack of face-to-face interaction between students and faculty members is an issue. There are ways to enhance the content of a lecture pod. For example, more online discussions and group chats through an instant messaging platform could make it more engaging for students. Another concern is whether a student with hearing disabilities can easily access lecture podcasts. Descript and Zoom both allow instructors the ability to record audio from classes.
Students learning is impacted
The use of lecture podcasts may have significant impacts on student learning, especially in lectures that have large audiences. Podcasts combine complementary content and employ cognitive learning strategies to increase understanding and knowledge. Moreover, students who listened to the podcasts reported higher achievement and satisfaction values than those in the control group.
In many universities around the world, lectures podcasts have been used successfully in higher education. This study investigates the preferences of students regarding how content is integrated into their learning.
FAQ
What is the greatest challenge to online learning?
The biggest challenge is keeping students engaged throughout the course. It is difficult to keep students interested in the lessons you teach. How can they expect to learn anything else? It is important to offer your students many options to help them stay focused. This means giving them options like choosing which modules they want to study first, which chapters they want to read next, which exercises they want to try out, which tests they want to take, which assignments they want to start working on, and which websites they want to visit, which videos they want to watch, which games they want to play, etc.
What is eLearning?
E-learning is time-consuming. E-learning requires an understanding of the learning process. Learners should have a clear understanding of what they want from their learning experience.
It must be relevant and interesting. Learning materials should include visual aids such as images, videos, animations, and interactive elements.
Engaging and enjoyable e-learning should be possible. It should emphasize learner motivation. This includes encouraging and providing feedback to learners who are working hard towards reaching their goals.
Why do many prefer taking eLearning courses?
It is easy to see why. Firstly, they offer flexibility. You don't need to attend classes at the same time and place. Online learning is also possible. Online courses offer the opportunity to learn from anywhere, without distractions. They are also economical.
What should my course in eLearning look like?
Your eLearning course should encourage interaction between learners.
This means the design must be simple to navigate and the content should be clear.
This means that the content should be entertaining and informative.
Three things are essential to ensure your eLearning course meets these requirements.
Content
First, you must decide what content will be included in your eLearning courses. You must decide how long each section should be. To teach someone how you write letters, for example, you must decide how long each topic will take.
Navigation
The second important decision you need to make is how you want your learners to navigate around your course. Do you want your learners to navigate through the course one page at a time? Or do you want them able to jump to particular parts of the course immediately?
Design
The final step is to decide how your course should look. This includes deciding the time it will take each screen to load, and the size of the font. It is also important to decide whether graphics (such as photos) will be included.
Once you've made the necessary decisions, it's time to test the course and make sure it works.
Statistics
- E-learning is intended to enhance individual-level performance, and therefore intend to use of e-learning should be predicted by a learner's preference for self-enhancement (Veiga, Floyd, & Dechant, 2001). (sciencedirect.com)
- India's PC market clocks 9.2% growth to 3.4 million units in the September quarter (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
- In the 2017 ATD research report Next-Generation E-Learning, 89% of those surveyed said that changes in e-learning require their staff to update or add new skills. (td.org)
- Interestingly, students' participation in online training grew by 142% in the past year alone, indicating how quality education and up-to-date teaching pedagogy are preferred by learners and working professionals to upskill across India. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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How To
What technology should eLearning use?
There are many options for you, depending on the device your learner is using.
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Computer-based courses must be taught on a computer.
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Mobile devices like tablets and smartphones can be used as eLearning platforms.
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To deliver courses, you can use both mobile devices AND computers.
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Some companies offer eLearning courses via DVD discs that can be viewed on any type of computer.
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Most people prefer to create web pages that allow users to view the material online.
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Some hybrid solutions allow you to deliver a portion of your course through a website, while the other part is delivered on a CD or DVD.
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Finally, some companies offer free eLearning over the telephone. These can be recorded by the learner and played back later.