A brief presentation addressing the benefits of using podcasting in higher education.

1. Podcasting in Higher Ed Leslie Rasmussen The University of Southern Mississippi

2. Embracing Digital Natives Colleges and universities are incorporating new technologies to adapt to a variety of students. Commuter students Nontraditional students Online courses and hybrid formats

3. Why podcast? Share lectures Students can create and share content with peers Time shifting for flexible learning Listen on the way to campus or at the gym Address the needs of a dynamic e-learning environment

4. Why do students use podcasts? Students prefer audio and visual podcasts To review and gain better understanding Review at their own pace To improve retention of knowledge Pods fit multitasking lifestyles

5. Social Change and Technology Increased mobility Students have iPods, MP3 players, portable gaming systems, laptops, etc. Students spend large amounts Online socializing – now we can incorporate education Takes advantage of existing student knowledge

6. Three Types of Podcasts Select a variety of formats to meet a variety of needs. Regular Audio only Enhanced Voice over still images Vodcast Video

7. Needs Assessment Identify the portable devices your students have Determine the most appropriate content for podcasting – remember, not everything is suitable! Determine which format is most useful for students (video, audio, etc.)

8. Provide CLEAR Instruction Clearly label podcasts and provide a concise description Example: Make podcast titles match chapter titles Use RSS, iTunes, ed-cast etc., but be clear about which platform you use

9. Rules of Thumb for Time Keep it short! Vodcasts should be under 15-minutes Audio pods should be under 30-minutes Enhanced pods should be under 20-minutes

10. iTunes U Over 800 universities

11. iTunes U

12. Integrating Podcasts Integrating podcasting into the classroom

13. That’s all folks!