Academic effectiveness of podcasting: A comparative study of integrated versus supplemental use of podcasting in second language classes

With podcasting gaining more mainstream adoption in higher education, it’s critical to examine its effectiveness in improving the student learning experience. To this end, this paper examines the effectiveness of podcasts integrated into the curriculum (PIC) versus podcasts as supplemental material...

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Published in:Computers and education 2012, Vol.58 (1), p.43-52
Main Authors: Abdous, M’hammed, Facer, Betty Rose, Yen, Cherng-Jyh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic podcasting
Audio Equipment
Comparative Analysis
Education
Educational Improvement
Educational Technology
Empirical analysis
Handheld Devices
Higher Education
Information Dissemination
Information Technology
Instructional tool
Integrated Curriculum
Internet
Learner-centered
Learning
Learning Experience
Mobile-assisted learning
Outcomes of Education
Portability
Program Effectiveness
Second Language Instruction
Second Language Learning
Students
Technology Uses in Education
Web Sites
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Summary:With podcasting gaining more mainstream adoption in higher education, it’s critical to examine its effectiveness in improving the student learning experience. To this end, this paper examines the effectiveness of podcasts integrated into the curriculum (PIC) versus podcasts as supplemental material (PSM). Considering recent empirical work on the effectiveness of podcasting, this study collected data from students enrolled in lower level and upper level language courses. Results revealed an inconclusive relationship among PIC students’ learning outcomes (as measured by their final grades). In contrast, however, our findings indicate a strong relationship between the use of PSM and students’ final grades, particularly in upper level courses. ► We examine the differential effectiveness of two types of podcasting on language acquisition. ► We examine the benefits of academic podcasting on students’ learning outcomes. ► 40.5% of the students listened to podcasts on their desktops instead of on their MP3 players. ► Students who listened to supplemental podcasts were likely to obtain a better final grade. ► The use of podcasts as supplemental course materials remains an effective revision tool.
ISSN:0360-1315
1873-782X
DOI:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.08.021