1. Podcasting, Screencasting and Gaming
Enhancing WebCT Classes with
Podcasting,
Screencasting
and Gaming
Jean-Claude Bradley
E-Learning Coordinator
College of Arts and Sciences
Drexel University
July 13, 2005

2. Components of E-Learning
Lecture Recording
Images
Text
Multimedia
Content
Tests
WebCT
Assessment
Interaction
Surveys
Chat
Quizzes
Discussion Board
Peer review
Metrics

3. E-Learning is multi-dimensional
Content
WebCT
Assessment
Interaction
Blogs
Games

4. In-class review based on histograms of test results
Feedback-Intensive Teaching Strategy using WebCT
Voluntary Quizzes
Platform: WebCT
Component: Assessment
Test
Channel: Quiz
In-class review based on histograms of test results
Automatic Make-up

5. Correlation of procrastination with performance
Platform: WebCT
Component: Assessment
Channel: Quiz
One day procrastinated = 5% drop in score

6. An E-Learning Migration Strategy
Risk Minimization in
An E-Learning Migration Strategy
OFFLINE
HYBRID
FULLY ONLINE
screencast
archive
laptop
laptop
recording
CONTENT
chalkboard
podcast
archive
Tablet PC
overheads
Paper quizzes/tests
Voluntary
Online quizzes
Tests/exams
ASSESSMENT
No quizzes
Student feedback
Student behavior
or survey
procrastination

7. Platform: WebCT/ blog
Screencasting: the delivery of audio and screen capture recordings via download or streaming media links
Component: Content
Channel: screencasting
Platform: blog
Podcasting: the automatic distribution of audio files to computers or portable audio devices through a subscription system
Component: Content
Channel: podcasting

8. Upload to Server (screencast)
Lecture Recording Process
Start Camtasia Recording
Teach on laptop or tablet PC as usual
CORE
Stop Camtasia Recording
Convert avi to Flash or Real Media
Upload to Server (screencast)
OPTIONAL
Modularize
Podcast

9. Platform: blog
Platform: blog
Component: content
Component: interaction
Channel: screencast, podcast, lecture notes
Channel: comments

14. Feedburner stats
CHEM 241
89 students
CHEM 243
64 students

15. Daily RSS Subscriptions from start of term

16. Natural migration from F2F to screencast/podcast channels
CHEM 241
89 students
CHEM 243
64 students

17. Platform: blog
Component: interaction
Channel: FAQ, comments

18. Platform: blog
Component: assessment
Channel: post assignments

20. Platform: blog
Component: assessment
Channel: peer-reviewed reference citation

21. Platform: blog
Component: interaction (student-student)
Channel: advice in blog post

22. Platform: game (Unreal Tournament)
Component: content, assessment
Component: interaction
Channel: quiz questions on walls
Channel: chat, body gestures

24. Platform: game (Wheel of Orgo), blog
Component: interaction, content, assessment
Channel: Tablet PC, F2F

25. Take-home message
Think in terms of multiple channels and platforms to meet your teaching objectives

30. Classes Podcast and Screencast in Spring 05 at Drexel