Podcasting for Motivation

Using podcasts to introduce tutors and build confidence in

student performance

1. Tutors will create podcasts to introduce themselves personally to the student that describe the tutor’s academic background and enthusiasm of helping students.

2. Tutors will create podcasts for content determined to be academically challenging for students to use as an on-the-go reference when studying curriculum.

3. Tutors will use podcast technology to convey to students an enthusiasm and willingness to assist students in their academic progress.

Objectives/End Results

Podcasting helps students put a ‘face’ with the assistance that they receive online

Introductory podcasts establish who you are, your background, and your willingness to support and help the student through their academic progress

Students can download content podcasts to their MP3 players for on-the-go referencing. Content podcasts can also address common academic pitfalls.

Not the normal “You can DO IT!” sound byte

Podcasting can increase student engagement Students are listening to step-by-step procedures or review

sessions as they work through curriculum Podcasting allows you to convey the same message or bulk

of material in the same way to many students at one time Students can download podcasts to an MP3 player and refer

to the material at any time, in any place that they are comfortable or productive studying.

An introductory podcast establishes your intent and willingness to assist students through tone, enthusiasm, and accessibility.

Podcasting for Success!

Greeting First name Academic strengths and background

Example: I’ve taught biology, chemistry, and physics at the high school level for 10 years.

Goals Example: I’m looking forward to working with you

during this course. Remember to be enthusiastic, sincere, confident

and positive with your tone and words.

Parts of a Successful Introduction

Listen to the introductory podcasts Based on the tone and wording that the

speaker uses, describe how each podcast is either a ‘successful’ podcast or how the podcast could be improved

Post your descriptions to the discussion board

Respond to at least two peers’ postings.

A Personal Introduction

Write a script for your own introductory podcast

Record your script with audio software (Audacity is a free service. Go to

audacity.sourceforge.net) Upload your introductory podcast to the

assignment drop box. Save the file with the title “PodcastLastName”.

Create Your Own

 Podcasting in Plain English (2008). Common Craft. http://www.commoncraft.com/podcasting

How to create a podcast. (n.d.) Tinkernut.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hrBbczS9I0 

Bolliger, D. U., Supanakorn, S., & Boggs, C. (2010). Impact of podcasting on student motivation in the online learning environment. Computers & Education, 55, 714-722. doi: 10.1016/j.compedu.2010.03.004

References & How-To Links