1. Informal Mobile Podcasting And Learning Adaptation 2 (IMPALA 2)
Podcasting for GEES Subjects
Dr Ming Nie, University of Leicester
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The Second IMAPLA 2 Workshop

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Today’s Programme
Introduction
Overview of IMPALA 2 Project
Session 1
Presentations
Session 2
Group Discussion
Session 3
Demonstration
Session 4
Hands-on Activities
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The Second IMAPLA 2 Workshop

4. Introduction: An Overview of IMPALA
Background, Models, Examples, Key Findings
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5. The Second IMAPLA 2 Workshop
IMPALA
Informal Mobile Podcasting and Learning Adaptation (
Funded by Higher Education Academy
Investigate the impact of Podcasting on student learning in UK HE
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The Second IMAPLA 2 Workshop

6. IMPALA 2: IMPALA for GEES
IMPALA 2 (GEES)
Disciplines
Chemistry (1)
Engineering (1)
English Language and Communication (1)
Genetics (1)
Veterinary Sciences (1)
Geography (5)
Investigates
Benefits
Differences
Barriers
Disciplines
Geography
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Investigates
Benefits for GEES
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The Second IMAPLA 2 Workshop

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IMPALA 2 Partners
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8. Models of Podcasting Model 1: Support Lectures Model 2: Support
Screencasting,
podcating lectures
Lecture
summaries
Pre-lecture
listening materials
(complex concepts)
Lecture
recordings
Model 2:
Support
Fieldwork
“iWalk”:
Location-based
information
Instruction on
technique &
equipment use
Video footage
prepare for
field trip
Digital
Story-telling
Model 3:
Support
3-Dimensional
Learning
Anatomical
Specimens
(Structures, tissues,
dissections)
Model 4:
Support
Practical-based
Learning
Software
teaching & learning
(replace text-based
instructions)
Model 5:
Assessment
Tool
Student-created
podcast based on
field trips
Student-created
podcast to address
climate change
Model 6:
Provide
Feedback
Model 7:
Supplement
Lectures
Bring topical
issues
Guidance & tips
Assessment tasks
Skills
Development
Supplement
Online teaching

9. A Framework for Developing Podcast Content
Purpose
Extension
To Lectures
Support
Practical
Work
Support
Fieldwork
Bring
Topical
Issues
Supplement
Online
Teaching
Develop
Students’
Study Skills
Assessment ……
Convergence
Integrated with VLE
Stand Alone
Developer
Lectures
Tutors
Students
Senior Students
Others (Experts)
Medium
Audio
Video
Reusability
Temperate (Immediacy, Alive)
Reusable
Structure
Single Session
Multiple Sessions
Length
Short (10 minutes or less)
Longer (10+)
Style
Formal (Lecture)
Informal (Conversation, Discussion)
Capacity
Large Student Cohorts
Small Groups of Students
Frequency
Weekly
Fortnightly
Monthly
Regularly

10. Benefits to Student Learning
Flexibility & Learner Control (Time, Location, Pacing)
Improve Learner Motivation & Engagement (Immediacy, Intimacy, Personalised)
Enhance Understanding of Subject-Related Materials (Revisit)
Novel Ways to Present Information & Instruction (Field & Practical Instruction)
Foster Informal Learning & Learning Communities (Conversation, Discussion, Debate, Interview)
A Student-Centred Approach (Assessment Tool)
Accommodate Different Learning Styles (Auditory Learners)

11. Session 1: Presentations
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12. Session 2: Group Discussion
How Podcast can be used to support teaching and learning for your module?
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13. Session 3: Demonstration
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14. Session 4: Hands-on Activities
Digital Camera
Digital Cam-recorder
MP3
Audacity
Images
Videos
Audio Narration
Windows Movie Maker
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Podcast
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The Second IMAPLA 2 Workshop

15. Learning Futures Conference
At Leicester
8-9th January 2008