Teaching in Higher Ed The Richness of Podcasting in Higher Education
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Sep 25, 2025 Dom Conroy, an associate professor at the Open University specializing in educational podcasting, and Warren Kidd, a senior lecturer focused on technology-enhanced learning, discuss the transformative potential of podcasts in higher education. They explore the nuances of what constitutes a podcast, emphasize the importance of authenticity in voice, and share insights on creating intimacy through audio. Dom and Warren highlight how podcasts encourage reflective teaching and foster relational learning, advocating for their broader use in educational settings.
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Podcast Definition Shapes Practice
- Podcasts vary widely; defining them matters for research and practice.
- Dom distinguishes cohort-specific educational audio from public RSS-fed podcasts.
S-Town Sparked Unexpected Interest
- Bonni described how S-Town made her love clocks and empathize with broken people.
- The two-minute intro reframed ordinary details into powerful narrative hooks.
Use Clips To Prompt Student Predictions
- Use short, story-driven podcast clips and pause at cliff edges to spark discussion.
- Ask students to predict outcomes or give expert advice before resuming the episode.
