Creating a new mobile learning community with podcasting. (17th February 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seo, Kay Kyeongju; Curran, Andy; Jennings, Nancy A.; Collins, Chris M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of continuing engineering education and lifelong learning. Volume 20:Number 1(2010)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 114
• Publication Date: 2010-02-17
• Subjects: podcasts -- podcast communities -- podcasting initiatives -- mobile community -- mobile communications -- web-based communities -- virtual communities -- online communities -- technology integration -- technology training -- content delivery -- m-learning -- mobile learning -- higher education -- university students; Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 620.00715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1560-4624

Abstract

Podcasting is becoming an important content delivery strategy, shaping new mobile learning communities both in live classrooms and in distance learning environments. Students have shown favourable responses to podcasts and some universities now offer formal podcasting initiatives or programs to assist faculty in using the technology. As podcasting is becoming more popular, there is a need to accurately assess the educational potential of the technology and develop effective strategies for supporting a podcast community. This article explores recent developments in podcasting, reports on a recent survey of 137 US students' perceptions of the technology and describes existing support services for podcasting in 50 US universities.