The following information has been provided by Julia Torquati, Professor, Child, Youth & Family Studies during CTT's Spring 2020 Teaching Learning Symposium.
Overview:
For this method, students were assigned to groups (5-6 members) and for each module of the course (5 weeks), they chose a topic, wrote a research summary and a podcast or a video script, wrote three multiple-choice questions for the class quiz, and produced the podcast or video. This project functioned as a unit exam for each module.
Objectives:
- Deep learning about a specific topic of interest relevant to the course module
- Develop skill summarizing key points for a general audience
- Develop communication skills through a podcast and/or video (persuasion, messaging)
- Technical skills for communication (software, hardware)
- Group collaboration skills
- Peer teaching and learning
Implementation:
Please note, these instructions are based on an online course:
- Model for the class (instructor creates videos and podcasts)
- Provide online resources (tips & tools, software suggestions, examples of scripts)
- Provide stepwise instructions for students; research summary, script, and quiz questions are due a week before the podcast/video
- Be available for questions & provide feedback
- Students view/listen to all podcasts/videos and respond to quiz questions