Using podcasts and blogs for deeper student engagement
1. Using podcasts and blogs for deeperUsing podcasts and blogs for deeper
student engagementstudent engagement
Michael LowerMichael Lower
Faculty of Law,Faculty of Law,
CUHKCUHK
4. TypesTypes
Short introduction to the whole courseShort introduction to the whole course
Short introduction to each topicShort introduction to each topic
Full lectureFull lecture
Recap of discussion of problem questionsRecap of discussion of problem questions
5. Benefit to studentsBenefit to students
PreparePrepare
ReviewReview
Sometimes can’t attend the classSometimes can’t attend the class
6. FeedbackFeedback
InformalInformal
Course EvaluationCourse Evaluation
Focus groupsFocus groups
Specific questionnaireSpecific questionnaire
Record of downloads and visitsRecord of downloads and visits
8. Points raised in staff seminarPoints raised in staff seminar
Too teacher-focused?Too teacher-focused?
Different offerings for student sub-groupsDifferent offerings for student sub-groups
Focus on controversial / emerging issues andFocus on controversial / emerging issues and
casescases
9. The technology is no longer a barrierThe technology is no longer a barrier
12. Why blog?Why blog?
Keep the conversation aliveKeep the conversation alive
Add detailAdd detail
Allow participation by people not registered forAllow participation by people not registered for
the coursethe course
15. Why?Why?
Many ways to get at the same contentMany ways to get at the same content
Preferred learning stylePreferred learning style
Help students to get a firm grasp of theHelp students to get a firm grasp of the
basicsbasics
Deeper learning (for those who want it)Deeper learning (for those who want it)
Platform for scholarshipPlatform for scholarship
Engaging with a wider audience (or someEngaging with a wider audience (or some
of the same people for longer)of the same people for longer)