The role of podcasting in effective curriculum renewal

dc.creator	Ming Nie
dc.creator	Alejandro Armellini
dc.creator	Sue Harrington
dc.creator	Kelly Barklamb
dc.creator	Ray Randall
dc.date	2010-12-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-08-12T11:18:30Z
dc.date.available	2015-08-12T11:18:30Z
dc.identifier	10.3402/rlt.v18i2.10756
dc.identifier	2156-7069
dc.identifier	2156-7077
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/9be88bfdcad14519a1bb01654329df9b
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/26958
dc.description	This paper reports on a case study into the contribution of podcasting to the curriculum transformation of two distance-taught master's programmes. Both programmes attract work-based Occupational Psychology practitioners, most of whom are in full-time employment. Challenges faced by the course team included adding flexibility to the curricula, increasing learner engagement (both with learning materials and feedback) and reducing learner isolation. As part of a coordinated enhancement effort, which included changes to curriculum design and delivery, 59 podcasts were introduced into the curriculum over a 12-month period. Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered from students and staff throughout the study. Action research ensured a regular flow of relevant evidence informing each stage of the renewal process. Evidence suggested that the students' learning experiences improved as a result of four key benefits associated with the integration of podcasting in learning design: personalisation; an additional and different format for providing clear and engaging guidance, support and feedback; increased flexibility and mobility within the curricula; and ‘design once, deliver many times' with minimum adaptation.
dc.language	English
dc.relation	http://www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/index.php/rlt/article/view/10756
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 2 (2010)
dc.subject	action research
dc.subject	curriculum design
dc.subject	curriculum delivery
dc.subject	curriculum renewal
dc.subject	occupational psychology
dc.subject	institutional transformation
dc.subject	learning design
dc.subject	podcasting
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
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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	The role of podcasting in effective curriculum renewal
dc.type	article