Using Voice Boards: pedagogical design, technological implementation, evaluation and reflections

dc.creator	Elisabeth Yaneske
dc.creator	Briony Oates
dc.date	2010-12-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:06:28Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:06:28Z
dc.identifier	10.3402/rlt.v18i3.10767
dc.identifier	2156-7069
dc.identifier	2156-7077
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/f90543af387c4fe9baba646937447442
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/10533
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/f90543af387c4fe9baba646937447442
dc.description	We present a case study to evaluate the use of a Wimba Voice Board to support asynchronous audio discussion. We discuss the learning strategy and pedagogic rationale when a Voice Board was implemented within an MA module for language learners, enabling students to create learning objects and facilitating peer-to-peer learning. Previously students studying the module had communicated using text-based synchronous and asynchronous discussion only. A common criticism of text-based media is the lack of non-verbal communication. Audio communication is a richer medium where use of pitch, tone, emphasis and inflection can increase personalisation and prevent misinterpretation. Feedback from staff and students on the affordances and constraints of voice communication are presented. Evaluations show that while there were several issues with the usability of the Wimba Voice Board, both staff and students felt the use of voice communication in an online environment had many advantages, including increased personalisation, motivation, and the opportunity to practice speaking and listening skills. However, some students were inhibited by feelings of embarrassment. The case study provides an in-depth study of Voice Boards, which makes an important contribution to the learning technology literature.
dc.language	English
dc.relation	http://www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/index.php/rlt/article/view/10767
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2156-7069
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2156-7077
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	Research in Learning Technology, Vol 18, Iss 3 (2010)
dc.subject	Voice Boards
dc.subject	asynchronous audio discussion
dc.subject	learning objects
dc.subject	peerto- peer learning
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Using Voice Boards: pedagogical design, technological implementation, evaluation and reflections
dc.type	Article