Prior to reading the three assigned articles, my knowledge of podcasting was very minimal. I had only heard about this topic in the course syllabus and seen an icon for it in my iTunes. After I finished reading all three articles, I concluded that they all discuss how podcasting is a beneficial resource for education.
Using Podcasts as Audio Learning Objects, by Cebeci and Tekdal states, “Podcasting is an opportunity to extend and improve lectures beyond classrooms... Learning through listening keeps students engaged” (2006). As an online student, I could appreciate the use of podcasts because it could drastically reduce the amount of reading material. In addition, podcasts allows students to listen and learn nearly everywhere.
History to Go: Why iTeach with iPod, by Deborah L. Vess, discusses a survey conducted in her study. Based on the feedback she acquired, she was able to conclude that most of her students enjoyed using various learning methods because it addressed the different learning styles among the students. Deborah L. Vess used mobile media in multiple ways, and I found it interesting because it seems like it would keep students engaged throughout the course.
Lastly, Getting their iLessons intrigued me because it describes how technology is currently being used within universities. It shows that new learning styles are emerging and evolving the traditional classroom learning. These articles were extremely informational and opened my eyes to new learning methods, including podcasting.
Using Podcasts as Audio Learning Objects, by Cebeci and Tekdal states, “Podcasting is an opportunity to extend and improve lectures beyond classrooms... Learning through listening keeps students engaged” (2006). As an online student, I could appreciate the use of podcasts because it could drastically reduce the amount of reading material. In addition, podcasts allows students to listen and learn nearly everywhere.
History to Go: Why iTeach with iPod, by Deborah L. Vess, discusses a survey conducted in her study. Based on the feedback she acquired, she was able to conclude that most of her students enjoyed using various learning methods because it addressed the different learning styles among the students. Deborah L. Vess used mobile media in multiple ways, and I found it interesting because it seems like it would keep students engaged throughout the course.
Lastly, Getting their iLessons intrigued me because it describes how technology is currently being used within universities. It shows that new learning styles are emerging and evolving the traditional classroom learning. These articles were extremely informational and opened my eyes to new learning methods, including podcasting.