Podcast as Pedagogy
A podcast is a digital audio or video file usually presented in a series format and available for streaming or download over the internet, covering a variety of topics such as news, entertainment, education, or storytelling. Podcasts attract attention by the pedagogical innovations they introduce to the processes of learning and teaching. Particularly with advantages such as enhancing student motivation, creating flexible learning environments, addressing different cognitive styles, improving listening skills, and contributing to students' in-depth understanding, podcasts provide students with an effective learning experience (Chen et al., 2019; Jones et al., 2021; Smith, 2020). Podcasts also encourage interaction among students, fostering the creation of a community, allowing them to share experiences, learn together, and grow collectively (Wang et al., 2023). Additionally, podcasts offer continuous professional development opportunities for educators, enabling them to stay updated on pedagogical trends and access best practices (Miller, 2022). Therefore, podcasts stand out as significant media in education, facilitating pedagogical transformations that enrich both learning and teaching processes.
The utilization of podcasts in learning and teaching processes is presented through various formats, each offering unique benefits (de Bie & Van Kooten, 2018). Audio lectures serve as a platform for educators to deliver narratives and explanations of concepts, providing opportunities to summarize weekly course content and highlight significant research. Case studies and expert interviews connect students to the external world, fostering exposure to multiple voices and perspectives. Reflection podcasts enable educators to give feedback on assignments and engage in a dialogue with students. Fieldtrip podcasts add an interactive layer by providing instructions for off-site experiences, enhancing student engagement with their surroundings. Student-generated podcasts, as assignments, allow students to deepen their understanding and develop collaborative, problem-solving, and creative skills. Some instructors at our university assign authentic tasks to students to create their own podcasts, expressing that such assignments increase the motivation of students and enable them to express themselves while having fun.
Developing podcasts that appeal to a broad audience and focus on educational trends under the guidance of learning and teaching centers at the universities requires a strategic plan and process. Podcasts should emphasize solutions tailored to the needs of students and faculty members and highlight an alignment with industry trends through the sharing of experiences. Ensuring diverse expertise among podcast guests is crucial, enriching the learning experience for both students and faculty members by presenting various perspectives. Content richness should encompass not only up-to-date information but also a focus on significant education-related subjects. The podcast's narrative style and language choice should be clear and effective to ensure a thorough understanding of the content. Interactive elements can be added to podcasts to enhance the participation of both students and faculty members; Q&A sessions and feedback gathered from the target audience can contribute to more effectively conveying the content.
As the Office for Learning and Teaching Enhancement, we have begun sharing with you the podcast series that we have either guided and/or developed, broadcast via our Spotify Channel named ‘Informed Ideas’ (Bilgili Fikirler). Our aim is to cover a wide range of diverse topics in our podcast series to appeal to a broader audience and offer a wealth of subjects. By following our podcast series, you can access valuable experiences of the participants and gain insights into miscellaneous topics. If you would like to participate as a guest in our podcast series, please feel free to keep in touch with us. Let's collectively expand and enrich the podcast series together!
Stay tuned for our latest podcasts! Follow our Spotify channel - Informed Ideas- to listen in and receive updates on upcoming episodes.
Podcast 1: OLTE ve Radyo OzU – Özyeğin Üniversitesinde İlk Yıl Deneyimi (TR)
Podcast 2 Episode 1: Yapay Zeka Üzerine Sohbetler Bölüm 1:
Podcast 2 Episode 2: Yapay Zeka Üzerine Sohbetler Bölüm 2:
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