Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say? Paper: A2 QA165: 11:25am, 8 th July 2009 Chris Tilley School of Computer Science University of Hertfordshire Abigail Mann School of Law University of Hertfordshire Making it Personal:

Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A. “Podcasting can promise a unique approach to improving foundational pedagogical approaches to information processing and conceptual learning” Hargis & Wilson (2006: p6) 3

4 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A. “A novice podcast listener can tell the difference between poor sound and sound that reflects even a small amount of attention to detail and quality.” Windham (2007)

INTERACTIVE PODCASTING What is it? 1.New Audio Concept 2.Focuses on Core & Professional Skills Development Best Practice 1.Sound Quality 2.Script Quality is Everything 3.Linear Scenario’s Required 5 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A.

6 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A. “ There really is no learning without doing.” Schank & Cleary (1995: p23)

SOFTWARE: PIRAF 1.Controlled experiment 2.Time factors critical: simplicity key 3.Repeated Feedback from Students incorporated into development of software 7 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A.

8 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A. SIMULATING THE CONVERSATION PROCESS Question / Scenario Part 1 Listen for response Student has finished Progress to Part 2 Student Interrupts Question / Scenario Part 2 Continue to

BENEFITS TO EDUCATION Enhanced Learning Experience Safe learning Environment Deeper Engagement New, Innovative and Challenging 9 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A.

BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS 1.STUDENTS Development of Professional & Procedural Skills Personalised Learning Disability Flexibility Fun 10 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A.

BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS (CONT) 2.ACADEMIC STAFF Monitor Student Engagement Saves Time Control Over Content No Technical Knowledge Voice files are automatically labelled and downloading is immediate Allows for Comparative Marking 3. EXAM BOARDS & EXTERNAL MODERATION Software Approved Faster New Format 11 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A.

HOW WOULD YOU USE PIRAF? 12 Let’s get personal: Does your computer listen to what you say?© 2009 Tilley, C. Mann, A.

CONTACT DETAILS For more on using Audio in your practice visit: Chris Tilley Abigail Mann