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Derginin Adı:
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The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
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Cilt:
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2007/8
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Sayı:
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1
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Makale Başlık:
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REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF ISOLATION AND PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS THROUGH PODCASTING
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Makale Eklenme Tarihi:
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16.04.2015
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Okunma Sayısı:
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1
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Makale Özeti:
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This article reports on an initiative to explore the potential of using supplementary
audio podcast material to reduce the anxiety caused by isolation and to promote a
sense of inclusivity amongst both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying
an information technology subject in external mode with Australia’s largest provider
of distance education. The podcasts were structured as a series of short, 3 to 5
minute talkback radio-style segments, with senior students holding discussions on
pertinent issues related to the subject and its content in a relaxed and informal style.
Both quantitative and qualitative data was obtained through a web-based survey
conducted at the end of semester to gain insight into the views, experiences and
perceived learning value of the podcasts from the perspective of the student
listeners.
Findings suggest that the approach was largely successful in achieving its
aforementioned aims. In addition, the student listeners saw the podcasts as being
especially effective in clarifying and enhancing their understanding of the subject;
providing backup/reinforcement of what they had learnt; as well as supplying
guidance on the direction in which to channel their study efforts.
Overall, the authors believe podcasting has tremendous potential to assist in
acculturating distance learners and aiding them in moving towards complete social
and academic integration into institutional life, despite the presence of physical
separation. The authors’ future research plans are also briefly outlined.
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