Share Paper: Using Podcasts to Replace Lecture: Effects on Student Achievement

  1. Blanche O'Bannon, The University Of Tennessee, United States
  2. Jennifer Lubke, The University Of Tennessee, United States
  3. Jeff Beard, The University Of Tennessee, United States
  4. Ginny Britt, The University Of Tennessee, United States
Tuesday, March 8 10:45 AM-11:15 AM Kingsley

Abstract: This study examined achievement when podcasts were used in place of lecture in the core technology course required for all students seeking teacher licensure at a large research-intensive university. Further, it examined the listening preferences of the podcast group and the barriers to podcast use. The results revealed that there was no significant difference in the achievement of preservice teachers who experienced podcast instruction versus those who received lecture instruction. Participants preferred to use a computer and Blackboard for downloading the podcasts, which they primarily listened to at home. They tended to like the podcasts as well as the length ...