Comments on: Podcast your lectures? http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/ Marcom - Marketing Communications :: PR/Marcom Pros Mentoring Students Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:42:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Stephanie http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-6473 Stephanie Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:36:59 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-6473 I think that podcasting lectures could possibly be a very effective tool for professors, but only if it is used correctly. It professors used the class time as a small group discussion type setting, I believe that a deeper understanding of the material being presented could be achieved. Many times, when I don't understand something out of a lecture, I simply look over my notes and try to figure it out. I typically don't consult anyone in my class. If students were put into the position where they could easily interact with one another and discuss the information presented in the podcasted lecture, I believe it would be extremely benficial to those who participated. I think that podcasting lectures could possibly be a very effective tool for professors, but only if it is used correctly. It professors used the class time as a small group discussion type setting, I believe that a deeper understanding of the material being presented could be achieved. Many times, when I don’t understand something out of a lecture, I simply look over my notes and try to figure it out. I typically don’t consult anyone in my class. If students were put into the position where they could easily interact with one another and discuss the information presented in the podcasted lecture, I believe it would be extremely benficial to those who participated.

]]> By: kejen http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-6073 kejen Tue, 17 Oct 2006 03:34:06 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-6073 I think this is a very good idea.this product could help the student to prepare before the class begin.This note can be a very valueble notes to review anywhere at anytime. I think this is a very good idea.this product could help the student to prepare before the class begin.This note can be a very valueble notes to review anywhere at anytime.

]]> By: Rachel M http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-5922 Rachel M Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:04:42 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-5922 This is a good idea in theory but in reality would students actually watch every lecture. I know that I would wait until the last minute and to watch the lectures. This may cause students to get behind on material. Also what if you have a question during the lecture if you do not understand something the professor has said. That means the lectures would have to be very through and leave no room for error. If students do not get this one-on-one contact with their professor in their class they are less likely to go to the professors offices to get help. Podcast lectures might work if they were suplemental to the actual lecture. If they allowed the professor to give futher information that he/she did not get to say in class. This is a good idea in theory but in reality would students actually watch every lecture. I know that I would wait until the last minute and to watch the lectures. This may cause students to get behind on material. Also what if you have a question during the lecture if you do not understand something the professor has said. That means the lectures would have to be very through and leave no room for error. If students do not get this one-on-one contact with their professor in their class they are less likely to go to the professors offices to get help. Podcast lectures might work if they were suplemental to the actual lecture. If they allowed the professor to give futher information that he/she did not get to say in class.

]]> By: Rachel S http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-5598 Rachel S Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:07:59 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-5598 I personally like the one on one contact I have with my professors in a normal lecture situation. I think they get to know their students a lot more quickly when the classes are smaller and more intimate. Knowing my professors makes me more comfortable when asking questions or making comments in class. Hearing a lecture over a podcast does not seem as personal as a normal lecture. I do like the idea of meeting in small groups, but as far as my PR classes go, they are already so small that a small group meeting would be about 4 people. It may be more beneficial for people in larger classes, such as at the business school where they have classrooms full of 300 or more people. I personally like the one on one contact I have with my professors in a normal lecture situation. I think they get to know their students a lot more quickly when the classes are smaller and more intimate. Knowing my professors makes me more comfortable when asking questions or making comments in class. Hearing a lecture over a podcast does not seem as personal as a normal lecture. I do like the idea of meeting in small groups, but as far as my PR classes go, they are already so small that a small group meeting would be about 4 people. It may be more beneficial for people in larger classes, such as at the business school where they have classrooms full of 300 or more people.

]]> By: Mary Kneeland http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-5135 Mary Kneeland Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:35:17 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-5135 I believe that podcasts could be a good supplementary tool for major classes, but a great tool for introductory classes. In big lecture classes, it does not seem beneficial to go sit in a class of 400 to listen to the lecture. To have the lecture available on the internet would save time and also would make it available to go back if you were confused about something. When getting into your harder classes designed for your major, I believe that a regular meeting with a class and a teacher is vital. I have gotten several ideas from my peers during open classroom discussions. With podcasts, you do not get this discussion. My peers also can clarify things sometimes for me if things seem unclear. It would also make me less likely to ask questions and explore things that I do not understand. Podcasts could be a great tool for the larger intro classes, but as a rule of thumb, I would use them only for a supplementary tool. I believe that podcasts could be a good supplementary tool for major classes, but a great tool for introductory classes. In big lecture classes, it does not seem beneficial to go sit in a class of 400 to listen to the lecture. To have the lecture available on the internet would save time and also would make it available to go back if you were confused about something.
When getting into your harder classes designed for your major, I believe that a regular meeting with a class and a teacher is vital. I have gotten several ideas from my peers during open classroom discussions. With podcasts, you do not get this discussion. My peers also can clarify things sometimes for me if things seem unclear. It would also make me less likely to ask questions and explore things that I do not understand.
Podcasts could be a great tool for the larger intro classes, but as a rule of thumb, I would use them only for a supplementary tool.

]]> By: Michelle P http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4973 Michelle P Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:43:29 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4973 Podcasting lectures is such a great idea in theory. I think that if all students were up on the latest technology and you could count that everyone is going to be comfortable using the software and technology involved it could be great. But I don’t think we are there just yet. It also puts a scene in my mind of a sci-fi movie where the teacher is nothing more than a fuzzy hologram. Is that what this kind of technology could lead to? I think that the professor-student relationship is such a crucial aspect in college that I don’t really see whole lot of room for this idea in upper level classes. Perhaps in core classes such as history, science and math the podcasts could come in very helpful if they are used as an additional tool instead of a primary source of information. If the students are asked to listen to the podcast and come to class with questions and topics for discussion, that could lead to a very fruitful learning experience. I think these new technologies are so great, but also need to be handled with caution and not used without knowing the full consequences of replacing the real thing. Podcasting lectures is such a great idea in theory. I think that if all students were up on the latest technology and you could count that everyone is going to be comfortable using the software and technology involved it could be great. But I don’t think we are there just yet. It also puts a scene in my mind of a sci-fi movie where the teacher is nothing more than a fuzzy hologram. Is that what this kind of technology could lead to? I think that the professor-student relationship is such a crucial aspect in college that I don’t really see whole lot of room for this idea in upper level classes. Perhaps in core classes such as history, science and math the podcasts could come in very helpful if they are used as an additional tool instead of a primary source of information. If the students are asked to listen to the podcast and come to class with questions and topics for discussion, that could lead to a very fruitful learning experience. I think these new technologies are so great, but also need to be handled with caution and not used without knowing the full consequences of replacing the real thing.

]]> By: Adam Keeshan http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4961 Adam Keeshan Mon, 04 Sep 2006 18:03:03 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4961 I like the idea of professors using podcasting as a way to give the lectures to the students. It gives the students the ability to review the lectures as much as they would like. It also gives the professors the ability to focus their class time on questions and assignments that can help benefit the students. I think it is a wonderful idea as long as both the student and teacher do not make the podcast the only material they focus on. I like the idea of professors using podcasting as a way to give the lectures to the students. It gives the students the ability to review the lectures as much as they would like. It also gives the professors the ability to focus their class time on questions and assignments that can help benefit the students. I think it is a wonderful idea as long as both the student and teacher do not make the podcast the only material they focus on.

]]> By: Christi http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4834 Christi Mon, 28 Aug 2006 04:54:38 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4834 I know that some students are concerned that podcasts would be treated exactly like textbooks and not actually listened to, but I think I disagree. At least for a short time (until it became the norm), I think students might find it almost…cool that their profs are so in touch with the trends, and listen just for novelty’s sake if nothing else. If that really were the case, then I think podcast lectures with in-class discussions are a great way to delve deeper into the subject matter than normal lecture time would permit. I’d totally be up for it. After all, you can take it anywhere. That’s a much better option than a heavy (not mention dull) textbook. I know that some students are concerned that podcasts would be treated exactly like textbooks and not actually listened to, but I think I disagree. At least for a short time (until it became the norm), I think students might find it almost…cool that their profs are so in touch with the trends, and listen just for novelty’s sake if nothing else. If that really were the case, then I think podcast lectures with in-class discussions are a great way to delve deeper into the subject matter than normal lecture time would permit. I’d totally be up for it. After all, you can take it anywhere. That’s a much better option than a heavy (not mention dull) textbook.

]]> By: Kristin http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4833 Kristin Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:26:16 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4833 I do not agree with podcast lectures. First of all, this would defeat the entire purpose of classroom lecture sessions. If a lecture is put on a podcast, students would never go to the class and only listen to the lecture on their own. A student would not be obligated to get to know their professor or other students in the class, which would harm the student. Teacher-student relationships are important and podcasts would begin to eliminate these relationships. I have had many teachers with whom I admire and enjoyed listening to in the classroom and I would not want to simply listen to these teacher's voices on my Ipod. Also, if I only listened to podcasts on my own, I would not get to know the students in my classes. I have learned from other students and I enjoy classes in which opionions are shared. I have made many friends in classroom settings and I would not want to lose this opportunity because of podcasted lectures. In addition, I disagree with podcast lectures because of censorship. I have had many teachers who showcase their personality in class and share their personal opinions with the students. If lectures were podcasted, I think many teachers would feel pressured to keep their lecture straightforward and they would not include commentary which could potentially get them in trouble. Professors' would feel threatened by the fact that any one in the world could listen to their lecture on a podcast. Therefore, they would keep the lecture clear-cut and basic, which could in turn bore the students and make class less exciting. Overall, I feel these negative effects of podcasts showcases why the technology should not be used in the classroom. I do not agree with podcast lectures. First of all, this would defeat the entire purpose of classroom lecture sessions. If a lecture is put on a podcast, students would never go to the class and only listen to the lecture on their own.

A student would not be obligated to get to know their professor or other students in the class, which would harm the student.

Teacher-student relationships are important and podcasts would begin to eliminate these relationships. I have had many teachers with whom I admire and enjoyed listening to in the classroom and I would not want to simply listen to these teacher’s voices on my Ipod.

Also, if I only listened to podcasts on my own, I would not get to know the students in my classes. I have learned from other students and I enjoy classes in which opionions are shared. I have made many friends in classroom settings and I would not want to lose this opportunity because of podcasted lectures.

In addition, I disagree with podcast lectures because of censorship. I have had many teachers who showcase their personality in class and share their personal opinions with the students. If lectures were podcasted, I think many teachers would feel pressured to keep their lecture straightforward and they would not include commentary which could potentially get them in trouble. Professors’ would feel threatened by the fact that any one in the world could listen to their lecture on a podcast. Therefore, they would keep the lecture clear-cut and basic, which could in turn bore the students and make class less exciting.

Overall, I feel these negative effects of podcasts showcases why the technology should not be used in the classroom.

]]> By: Meredith http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4226 Meredith Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:42:00 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2006/05/31/podcast-your-lectures/#comment-4226 I wanted to say that while I agree with Mary I think that there could potentially be a benefit for both smaller and larger sized classes experiencing a podcast type of lecture. It would certainly gurantee that students could go back and recover any information that they might have missed. And as a student myself, I can attest to day dreaming during a lecture or two. I do think that Mary makes an excellent point in that with all of the technology available today, a podcast lecture is similar to many things already out in the classroom. I wanted to say that while I agree with Mary I think that there could potentially be a benefit for both smaller and larger sized classes experiencing a podcast type of lecture. It would certainly gurantee that students could go back and recover any information that they might have missed. And as a student myself, I can attest to day dreaming during a lecture or two. I do think that Mary makes an excellent point in that with all of the technology available today, a podcast lecture is similar to many things already out in the classroom.

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