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Videoconferencing

& Podcasting

in the Classroom

Joyce AarsvoldDivisional Coordinator for

TechnologyGustavus Adolphus College

St. Peter, MNjoyce@gustavus.edu

Who is Gustavus Adolphus

College?

Private liberal arts college

70 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul

2600 undergraduate students, 25 majors

Host of Nobel Conference

Rural location

No online curriculum

What equipment is used in the classrooms?

Polycom EX

Canopus ADVC-55

Microphones

Extron switch box

Sony Projector

Dual-boot Mac Mini

HDTV

Internet 2

Podcasting Benefitsfor Pre-Service Teachers

Create micro-teachings

Record podcasts

Online Assessment

ePortfolios

Results?

knowledge creation group work critical thinking physical/virtual

Finding Classroom Solutions with Videoconferencing

Socrates Program

Muse

Expert Guest Lecturers

Diversity

Classroom Collaboration

Student Teaching

Observation

Use of Podcasts in a Baccalaureate Nursing

Program

Lectures captured live and published for review

Participation was voluntary

Data indicated strong interest in podcasts by students

Study expanded to better assess learner outcomes

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Contact

InformationJoyce Aarsvold

Divisional Coordinator for Technology

Gustavus Adolphus CollegeSt. Peter, MN 56082joyce@gustavus.edu