A new study (Lecture Podcast Listeners Outperform Class Attendees) found that students who listen to lectures on podcasts test better than those who listen in class. Podcasting is a powerful educational medium, second only to books, in my opinion. But unlike reading books, you can listen to podcasts while doing the dishes.
Yet another reason to use iPod Touches and iPods in the classroom.
The lecture doesn't always have to be just a recording of a teacher. What if the students had to summarize what the teacher was lecturing on, in their own words and they recorded that instead? There would be some issues where the student didn't get all the necessary info or twisted the message. This can be controlled by working in teacher supervised groups to prepare the summation. The act of reiterating the teacher's words and putting them into their own words, reinforces the learning and teaches them an invaluable skill that they will be able to use throughout their educational career. Podcasting is nothing new, but how it can positively affect testing may be news to you.
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