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Student-Produced Podcasts as an Assessment Tool: An Example from Geomorphology
- Source :
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Journal of Geography in Higher Education . 2012 36(1):117-130. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The emergence of user-friendly technologies has made podcasting an accessible learning tool in undergraduate teaching. In a geomorphology course, student-produced podcasts were used as part of the assessment in 2008-2010. Student groups constructed radio shows aimed at a general audience to interpret and communicate geomorphological data within the context of relevant social and environmental issues. Questionnaire results suggest that the novel format engaged students, and promoted group working, IT, language and oral communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the context of geomorphic data. For teachers, podcasting technology offers efficient teaching of oral communication, with opportunities for distance and self-directed learning. (Contains 4 tables.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0309-8265
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Geography in Higher Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ965738
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03098265.2011.576754