1. Podcasts in STEM modules
October 2018
Richard Treves, Michael Collins
Learning Designers
LTI

2. Podcasting Opportunity
Definition:
Audio or video that has an RSS feed
downloads to your phone/laptop without you doing anything
Podcast use rising steadily
Focus group work suggests students think it is a useful format
Audio close to a podcast:
TM255 (planned), T324

3. Podcasting 4 uses Alternative format for content material
Accessibility, old use 08/09
Outreach. Similar to OpenLearn.
Student feedback or production
Summary material
Radio ‘magazine’ format
‘bolt on’ addition
Student hub live/Radiolab?

4. Plan Research: Existing use of ‘podcasts’ and audio
Existing servers (Kmi)
Produce example tied to s209, test on ex S209 students.
How did they use it?
How easy was podcasting software to use
Outcome:
Encourage and support publishing of podcasts related to STEM modules.