This American Assignment: Podcasting in the Composition Classroom
Abstract
FYW students are often turned off by assignments that strike them as pointless. The presenter combats low buy-in by having students collaborate to produce podcasts presenting stories from their campus and regional communities for eventual publication via an online distribution platform. The project has resulted in a dramatic rise in engagement while helping students meet course outcomes. The presenter will describe the necessary software, play excerpts of student podcasts, and demonstrate the pedagogical value of the assignment.
This American Assignment: Podcasting in the Composition Classroom
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FYW students are often turned off by assignments that strike them as pointless. The presenter combats low buy-in by having students collaborate to produce podcasts presenting stories from their campus and regional communities for eventual publication via an online distribution platform. The project has resulted in a dramatic rise in engagement while helping students meet course outcomes. The presenter will describe the necessary software, play excerpts of student podcasts, and demonstrate the pedagogical value of the assignment.
