What are some ways podcasts are used in education?
Podcasts can be used to facilitate various types of learning – analytical, procedural, factual, language-related, etc. They can be used in various learning environments: on-campus (face-to-face), blended, and online classes. Below are some examples of how podcasts are being used in education: • News podcasts report on current and upcoming events on campus and in the community. • Audio-guided tutorial podcasts walk learners through a series of activities and content. • Lecture podcasts are recordings of facilitator-led, direct instruction (with or without a live audience). Lectures are recorded and saved for students to refer to at any time. Chapter markers are often added to help divide the content up into distinct sections by topic. • Interview podcasts are recordings of informal and/or formal meetings with content experts and special guests. • Virtual field trip podcasts are audio/video journals of an individual or group’s experiences visiting a new location. The audio/video contains
