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Let’s get personal:Does your computer listen to what you say?
Paper: A2QA165: 11:25am, 8th July 2009
Chris TilleySchool of Computer ScienceUniversity of Hertfordshire
Abigail MannSchool of LawUniversity of Hertfordshire
Making it Personal: e-learning@greenwich
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“Podcasting can promise a unique approach to improving foundational
pedagogical approaches to information processing and conceptual learning”
Hargis & Wilson (2006: p6)
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“A novice podcast listener can tell the difference between poor sound and
sound that reflects even a small amount of attention to detail and quality.”
Windham (2007)
INTERACTIVE PODCASTING
What is it?1. New Audio Concept2. Focuses on Core & Professional Skills Development
Best Practice1. Sound Quality2. Script Quality is Everything3. Linear Scenario’s Required
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“There really is no learning without doing.”
Schank & Cleary (1995: p23)
SOFTWARE: PIRAF
1. Controlled experiment2. Time factors critical: simplicity key3. Repeated Feedback from Students
incorporated into development of software
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SIMULATING THE CONVERSATION PROCESS
Question / ScenarioPart 1
Listen for response
Student has finishedProgress to Part 2
Student Interrupts
Question / ScenarioPart 2
Continue to
BENEFITS TO EDUCATION
• Enhanced Learning Experience• Safe learning Environment• Deeper Engagement• New, Innovative and Challenging
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BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
1. STUDENTS
• Development of Professional & Procedural Skills
• Personalised Learning
• Disability• Flexibility• Fun
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BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS (CONT)
2. ACADEMIC STAFF
• Monitor Student Engagement• Saves Time• Control Over Content• No Technical Knowledge• Voice files are automatically labelled and downloading is
immediate• Allows for Comparative Marking
3. EXAM BOARDS & EXTERNAL MODERATION
• Software Approved• Faster• New Format
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HOW WOULD YOU USE PIRAF?
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CONTACT DETAILS
For more on using Audio in your practice visit:
http://www.aselactive.com/
Chris Tilley [email protected]
Abigail Mann [email protected]