in Research on Teaching with Technology
by Ashley Deal, Carnegie Mellon University
This paper explores webcast lectures, examining student use and of webcast and learning outcomes, drawing on findings from various universities including NUS.
The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of lecture webcasting, and to summarize findings from several formal evaluations of the technology. We focus on questions of attendance, learning outcomes, student behavior with regard to access of archived webcasts, and effects on instructor behavior and quality of teaching.Studies indicate that the use of lecture webcasting for the purposes of archive and review is pedagogically neutral. While lecture webcasts do not affect student performance, there is some evidence that their availability improves the student's educational experience by reducing stress and providing an additional study resource.
To improve learning outcomes, instructors must think creatively about using webcasting technology to free up valuable classroom time for more interactive discussions and activities.
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