Podcasting as a Mobile Learning Technology

Author:

Rosell-Aguilar Fernando1

Affiliation:

1. The Open University, Milton Keyes, UK

Abstract

Despite the fact that portability was perceived as one of the major benefits of podcasting as a teaching and learning tool, little evidence has been found of users taking advantage of this feature for academic use. This paper reports on a major study (1886 responses) of iTunes U users. The analysis compares the responses of those participants who use static devices to play the materials they download with those of users who utilise mobile devices. The results show that more users play iTunes U materials from mobile devices than static devices. Users share some similarities in their use of podcasts but some marked differences as well, in contrast with previous research. The author argues that different perceptions and practices are based on whether the users are formal or informal learners and discuss the implications for the use of podcasting as a mobile learning technology.

Publisher

IGI Global

Subject

Education,General Computer Science

Reference51 articles.

1. Academic effectiveness of podcasting: A comparative study of integrated versus supplemental use of podcasting in second language classes

2. Apple. (2013). iTunes U Content Tops One Billion Downloads [press release]. Retrieved from http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2013/02/28iTunes-U-Content-Tops-One-Billion-Downloads.html

3. Belanger, Y. (2005) Duke University iPod First-Year Experience Final Evaluation Report. Duke Center for Instructional Technology. Retrieved from http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/iPod_initiative_04_05.pdf

4. Bell, D. (2008) The university in your pocket. In Salmon, G. & Edirisingha, P. (eds.) Podcasting for Learning in Universities (178-187). Milton Keynes, U.K.: Open University Press.

5. Using supplementary podcasts to enhance campus-based courses: Students’ perceptions and usage.;E.Bennett;Learning Technology Newsletter,2008

Cited by 4 articles. 订阅此论文施引文献 订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3