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The feasibility of using audio podcast mobile technology to teach research writing in open distance learning : case of University of South Africa

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dc.contributor.advisor Ranko Ramaili, J. M.
dc.contributor.advisor Ally, Mohamed
dc.contributor.author Madiope, Maria
dc.date.accessioned 2013-10-30T11:41:54Z
dc.date.available 2013-10-30T11:41:54Z
dc.date.issued 2013-06
dc.identifier.citation Madiope, Maria (2013) The feasibility of using audio podcast mobile technology to teach research writing in open distance learning : case of University of South Africa, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/11967> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/11967
dc.description.abstract The research aimed to assess the feasibility of using podcasts in mobile devices to teach research proposal writing for masters’ students of University of South Africa. To aid in this, a general objective was developed which was supported by specific research objectives that guided the study. The research looked at the evolution of open distance learning (ODL) including the use of M-learning. I reviewed literature on the history of podcasts as an entertainment tool being highlighted as a revolution in the academic world especially in the area of distance learning. To create a foundation to give strength to the use of podcasts, theories of education were evaluated and criticised to give reason and foundation for the use of podcasts as a technology to support teaching and learning in ODL. All major aspects of learning were traversed in the theoretical aspect. This is in a bid to assess the ability of the use of podcasts to meet the needs of the learners. A methodology for conducting the research that included the deployment of a pilot project for the research proposal writing module in year 2011-2012 class was developed and justified accordingly. The use of both qualitative and quantitative methods was necessitated by the objectives of the research. This was implemented at data collection and analysis stages of the research. The analysis was fruitful and successful for that matter, giving reasonable backing to the proposal by the researcher of adopting the use of podcasts using mobile devices. The analysis deemed the pilot project successful for the period within which it was operated. Hurdles or challenges were present and the study gives them as majorly, the lack of sufficient skills to handle the content of the website, that is, generally, the use of the technology. Also, the study pinpoints that the availability of mobile devices is also a challenge that the students will face. Recommendations were derived from the challenges and include a framework that should be used in creating a podcast support system that will be based on the findings to create a successful project. Regarding the objectives of the study, the conclusion that indeed it is feasible to use podcasts to teach research proposal writing in Unisa is valid. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xvii, 227 leaves) : color illustrations
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Open distance learning en
dc.subject Mobile learning en
dc.subject Podcast en
dc.subject E-learning en
dc.subject Virtual learning environments en
dc.subject Research writing en
dc.subject Teaching and learning en
dc.subject.ddc 808.042071168
dc.subject.lcsh Internet in higher education -- South Africa -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Report writing -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- South Africa -- Computer network resources -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Report writing -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- South Africa -- Computer-assisted instruction -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Podcasts -- South Africa -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Distance education -- South Africa -- Computer-assisted instruction -- Case studies en
dc.title The feasibility of using audio podcast mobile technology to teach research writing in open distance learning : case of University of South Africa en
dc.type Thesis en
dc.description.department Curriculum and Instructional Studies en
dc.description.degree D. Ed. (Didactics)


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