Using podcasts and blogs for deeper Using podcasts and blogs for deeper student engagementstudent engagement

Michael LowerMichael Lower

Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law, CUHKCUHK

PodcastsPodcasts

Audio and audio plus slidesAudio and audio plus slides

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

Benefit to studentsBenefit to students

PreparePrepare ReviewReview Sometimes can’t attend the classSometimes can’t attend the class

FeedbackFeedback

InformalInformal Course EvaluationCourse Evaluation Focus groupsFocus groups Specific questionnaireSpecific questionnaire Record of downloads and visitsRecord of downloads and visits

Student feedbackStudent feedback

Most have listenedMost have listened And intend to listen againAnd intend to listen again

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 and Focus on controversial / emerging issues and

casescases

The technology is no longer a barrierThe technology is no longer a barrier

Reaching Out!!!!Reaching Out!!!!

ItunesU / YouTube / Academic ItunesU / YouTube / Academic EarthEarth

BlogBlog

Why blog?Why blog?

Keep the conversation aliveKeep the conversation alive Add detailAdd detail Allow participation by people not registered for Allow participation by people not registered for

the coursethe course

E-booksE-books

EbooksEbooks

Course guideCourse guide Mobile-friendly formatMobile-friendly format

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 the Help 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 some Engaging with a wider audience (or some

of the same people for longer)of the same people for longer)