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October 25, 2005

Podcasting Program Proves Popular at the University of Washington

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Posted by Alex Williams

Podcasting is inspiring educators who continue to note it as one of the most innovative technologies they have seen in a long time.

Just take a look at what's happening at the University of Washington , where a pilot podcast program is getting off to a fast start. Three classes are being podcast. So far this quarter, there have been 719 downloads, enough interest for the university to consider expanding podcasting to more classes.

I found this statement noteworthy:

And the new recording and distribution method is a good thing for Classroom Support Services too, according to project director David Aldrich. "Videotaping a lecture uses a lot of resources," he said. "You have to have someone present to tape the lecture, then do post-production."

Video is still tricky. But why do you need to watch a professor talking? I could see screencasts as a far better tool for professors if they sought ways to illustrate their lectures.

How will universities use podcasting as it spreads in interest? Will students be allowed to attend class when and where they want?

At the University of Washington, podcasting lectures are meant as a supplement for students, not as a replacement. For now, to get the class room interaction, you still have to go to class.

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1. Dan Karleen on October 25, 2005 5:48 AM writes...

A few schools are using screencasting as a way to distribute lectures. Among them is Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences.

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2. Nathan Roberson on October 26, 2005 7:15 PM writes...

I am very pleased to be seeing this new attitude.
I love the idea of open distribution of information. So is there thoughts about the new cost of distribution of information in education. And how much this could lower the price of education, and or free up learners (students) to freely guide there own paths of progression. i.e. as the distribution cost plummets so will the cost. Law of Supply and Demand.

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