Nie, M., Armellini, A., Harrington, S., Barklamb, K. and Randall, R. (2010) The role of podcasting in effective curriculum renewal. ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology. 18(2), pp. 105-118. 0968-7769.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | action research; curriculum design; curriculum delivery; curriculum renewal; occupational psychology; institutional transformation; learning design; podcasting |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education > LB2361 Curriculum L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1028.43 Computers in education. Web-based instruction. Educational technology |
| Creators: | Nie, Ming, Armellini, Alejandro, Harrington, Sue, Barklamb, Kelly and Randall, Ray |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: |
Education, Training and Skills ICT |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities Research Institutes > Institute of Learning & Teaching |
| Date: | 2010 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 105-118 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology |
| Volume: | 18 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/09687769.2010.492849 |
| ISSN: | 0968-7769 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5109 |
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