Building an Online Study Community Through Weekly Podcasts at the University of Glasgow

Bohlmann, J. and Ross, M. (2021) Building an Online Study Community Through Weekly Podcasts at the University of Glasgow. LSAC 2021 National Conference - Connect, Include, Engage, Empower: Reinventing Learning Communities, 17-19 May 2021.

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Abstract

The sudden transition to online learning last spring has brought with it a number of challenges for academic staff and learning developers. One of the biggest challenges identified at the University of Glasgow relates to the raised difficulty of student engagement, with a sense of loss of community being experienced by staff and students alike. How can a sense of community, previously evolving quite naturally in the physical space of the classroom, be achieved in an online learning environment? This paper will present a possible answer to this question and introduce the podcast format developed by the Effective Learning Advisors for international students. It will discuss the podcast’s connection to classes, its structure (or lack thereof) and how it allows students to revisit and review the themes learned about during the week. This will be followed by a short presentation of a podcast snippet. The paper will finish by discussing student feedback and invite a discussion on whether and how the podcast format might continue once face-to-face teaching is allowed again on campus.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Bohlmann, Dr Julia and Ross, Dr Micky
Authors: Bohlmann, J., and Ross, M.
Subjects:L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
College/School:University Services > Learning and Teaching Services Division
College of Arts & Humanities > School of Modern Languages and Cultures > Language Centre
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 The Authors
Publisher Policy:Reproduced with the permission of the Author
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