The Role of Podcasting in Effective Curriculum Renewal

Autor/inn/en	Nie, Ming; Armellini, Alejandro; Harrington, Sue; Barklamb, Kelly; Randall, Ray
Titel	The Role of Podcasting in Effective Curriculum Renewal
Quelle	In: ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 18 (2010) 2, S.105-118 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0968-7769
DOI	10.1080/09687769.2010.492849
Schlagwörter	Feedback (Response); Curriculum Design; Action Research; Distance Education; Industrial Psychology; Computer Uses in Education; Masters Programs; Professional Development; Foreign Countries; Colleges; Curriculum Development; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lehrplangestaltung; Projektforschung; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Betriebspsychologie; Industriepsychologie; Computernutzung; Magister course; Magisterstudiengang; Ausland; College; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Großbritannien
Abstract	This paper reports on a case study into the contribution of podcasting to the curriculum transformation of two distance-taught master's programmes. Both programmes attract work-based Occupational Psychology practitioners, most of whom are in full-time employment. Challenges faced by the course team included adding flexibility to the curricula, increasing learner engagement (both with learning materials and feedback) and reducing learner isolation. As part of a coordinated enhancement effort, which included changes to curriculum design and delivery, 59 podcasts were introduced into the curriculum over a 12-month period. Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered from students and staff throughout the study. Action research ensured a regular flow of relevant evidence informing each stage of the renewal process. Evidence suggested that the students' learning experiences improved as a result of four key benefits associated with the integration of podcasting in learning design: personalisation; an additional and different format for providing clear and engaging guidance, support and feedback; increased flexibility and mobility within the curricula; and "design once, deliver many times" with minimum adaptation. (Contains 3 notes, 5 tables, and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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