Effects of video podcast technology on peer learning and project quality

Abstract

In this study, the effects of video podcast technology on broadcasting students' project quality and on peer learning are examined. Herein, the post test control group model is used. While the experimental group submitted their work through video podcast technology, the control group submitted their work via CD. The research group is composed of 94 freshman students from the department of Computer and Educational Technology at Marmara University. The quality of the projects is studied under two sections, namely content and design presentation. To compare the groups in terms of peer learning, both groups benefited from the results of the peer learning exam. At the end of the research no significant difference is found between the group submitting their assignments by video podcast and the group submitting by CD in terms of the content quality of projects and peer learning. When the groups are compared in terms of project design and presentation quality, there is a significant difference in favor of the group using video podcasting. It was also determined in the study that students' interest towards their classmates' video podcasts changed throughout the study. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.