Appeared on March 6, 2009
Erik Poole, director of instructional technology at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business in Philadelphia, said podcasts have been most useful for adult students who can watch lectures while traveling or working. But just like students who don’t remain focused in the classroom, watching podcasts without taking notes and paying attention will leave students unprepared for quizzes and tests, he said.“The big key is the ability to capture that knowledge and the content from the faculty member,” Poole said. “Technology is just a tool, and it can only really enable students to do better if they utilize it properly. … They still need to put the work in.”