Abstract
The potential of podcasting to support teaching and learning has been highlighted in the past year, linked with a new wave of social software tools which enable flexibility, user control and mobility in teaching and learning. In an increasingly technologised world, learners need digital skills and social competencies that enable them to communicate and learn in different modalities. This paper reports on a pilot study that aims to improve oral presentation and self-regulatory skills through podcasting at a regional Australian high school. Instead of using the technology merely to deliver learning resources, the approach adopted was to support student podcasting of their personal interpretation of concepts and ideas in key subject areas to share with peers and the wider community. By supporting learner choice and agency in this manner, greater engagement in learning is anticipated by all stakeholders.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ACEC Conference 2008 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Publisher | ACEC |
Pages | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | Australasian Computers in Education Conference - Canberra, Australia Duration: 29 Sep 2008 → 02 Oct 2008 |
Conference
Conference | Australasian Computers in Education Conference |
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Country | Australia |
Period | 29/09/08 → 02/10/08 |