Presentation at ICL 2009 International Conference Interactive Computer Aided Learning. Villach, Austria, September 23-26, 2009.

1. 2009
Podcasting-based Mobile Learning in
Blended Learning Courses
Michael Zeiller
University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Austria

2. Next Generation
Learning
Blended
Blended
Learning
Learning
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3. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Motivation – Part-time Degree Programme
Master‘s degree programme Applied Knowledge
Management is based on Blended-Learning –
50% face-to-face teaching + 50% distance learning
supported by online learning platform and communication tools
Community of Practice
face-to-face students
self- online
directed communi- teachers alumni
learning cation
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4. Podcasting
Was ist Podcasting?
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5. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Podcasting
pod … casting
iPod, MP3-Player, Broadcasting of
cell phone, audio content or
portable / web-based audio-visual
media player media content
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6. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Types of Podcasts in Education
 Audio Podcast
audio only: speech + sound
 Video Podcast (vodcast)
video content, e.g. live recordings
 Enhanced Podcast
multimedia content synchronized to audio content
 Screencast LODE
video screen recordings +
narrative comments
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7. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Fields of Application in Education
Content produced by students
Integration
homework, seminar paper
Additional content
Extracasts
Repetition
Extracasts
Preparation
Precasts
Lecture recording
Coursecasts
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8. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Application in Blended Learning
Blended Learning = combination of face-to-face and distance
learning, e.g. using e-Learning tools, WWW-based
communication and collaboration tools
Large application spectrum for podcasting
Large application spectrum for podcasting
Preparation for face-to-face units
Precasts
Additional content for distance learning
Extracasts
Subscription
Subscription
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9. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Media Didactics
Media Didactics
Pedagogy Storytelling
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10. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Media Didactics
Didactic transformation:
1. De-contextualisation
De-contextualisation 2. Re-contextualisation
Re-contextualisation
Learning units  Arranging learning units
podcasting episodes (i.e. podcasting episodes)
according to didactic model
Which learning content is
suitable for podcasting? Course Model
Correlation of units
Which type of podcast?
Macro models
Knowledge types Micro models
Podcast type Media models
Media types
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11. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Arranging Face-to-face and Online Phases
Face-to-face
Face-to-face Online phase
Online phase
audiocast, vodcast,
Activities, use cases Theory Precast enhanced podcast
audiocast, vodcast,
Discussion, revision Theory Precast enhanced podcast
audiocast,
Basics Deeper Extracast enhanced podcast
discussion
audiocast, vodcast,
Basics, theory Case studies Extracast enhanced podcast
vodcast,
Basics, activities Application, Extracast screencast
tutorials
screencast,
Activities, Basics, Precast enhanced podcast
deeper discussion tutorials
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12. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Re-contextualization / Course Design
Face-to-face
Example 1: Forum
reading class in Enhanced Podcast
computer-based Forum
information
Enhanced Podcast
systems
Face-to-face
Forum
Enhanced Podcast
Wiki
Face-to-face
Enhanced Podcast
Wiki
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13. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Re-contextualization / Course Design
Precast
Example 2: Face-to-face
tutorial Enhanced Podcast
web design Enhanced Podcast Screencast
Enhanced Podcast Screencast
Face-to-face
Enhanced Podcast Screencast
Enhanced Podcast
Enhanced Podcast Screencast
Face-to-face
Enhanced Podcast Screencast
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14. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Producing Podcasts – Audio
Audacity®
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15. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Producing Podcasts – Enhanced Podcast
Camtasia Studio®
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16. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Delivering Podcasts
Web-based usage
on (mobile) PCs 
wherever &
whenever they like
 limited portability
Shockwave Flash 
WWW
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17. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Delivering Podcasts
mobile usage on
mobile devices 
wherever &
whenever &
in every situation
MPEG-4 (MP4)  full mobility
 iPhone, iPod & Co
Audio (MP3)
 MP3-Player
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18. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Delivering Podcasts – Multiple Channels
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19. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Results
Survey: 18 students, anonymous paper-and-pencil
questionnaire, 6 closed + 1 open question
Frequency of use
Frequency of use
6% 6%
11%
22%
at regular intervals
quite often
sometimes
rarely
never
56%
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20. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Results
Survey: 18 students, anonymous paper-and-pencil
questionnaire, 6 closed + 1 open question
Podcasting used for
Podcasting used for
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
distance learning refresh whole course revise before exam parts not understood
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21. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Results
Usage behaviour
Usage behaviour
 asynchronous, time independent, partially
“mobile” use of episodes
 most students use enhanced podcasting
episodes embedded in eLearning platform
 some watch MPEG-4 files on computer
 only a few students use audio version
 full mobile use hardly adopted
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22. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
Conclusion
Podcasting 
 well suited to support distance learning
 subscription services  always up-to-date
 mobile usage – anytime, anywhere,
any situation – perfectly suited for
part-time students
 not applicable to all topics and lecture
types
 high quality  high production costs for
additional content (precast, extracast)
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23. Podcasting in Mobile Learning
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