Wired for Sound: how using audio has changed my feedback forever Claire Beecroft, University Teacher ScHARR, University of Sheffield [email protected]@beakybeecroft http://tinyurl.com/sedafeedback Image by pahudson https://flic.kr/p/dur8r5 used via CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
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Wired for Sound: how using audio has changed my feedback forever
Claire Beecroft, University TeacherScHARR, University of [email protected]@beakybeecrofthttp://tinyurl.com/sedafeedbackImage by pahudson https://flic.kr/p/dur8r5 used via CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Why use audio?● I work with distance learners a lot● I want to communicate with them better, and more
often● I want them to use/apply their feedback● I want them to understand their feedback● I want them to actually look at their feedback● It suits the kind of gal I am
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“You need to look more closely at your critical analysis. At Master’s level you need to be critical of what you read, not simply use your reading to corroborate your own arguments”
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The evidence!● A study by Ice et al found that students cite the “ability to understand nuance as reason for
preferring audio to text feedback” (Ice et al, 2007)
● Merry et al found that “The students responded very positively to the audio file feedback judging it to be good quality because it was easier to understand, had more depth and was more personal. Most students annotated their work as they listened and stated that they would use the audio feedback to improve their work for other tutors.” (Merry et al, 2008)
● Study by Anne Nortcliffe at Sheffield Hallam University found that students now listen to audio feedback ‘on the go’ via their smartphones, and were more likely to engage repeatedly with feedback because of the ease of access this provides. (Nortcliffe et al 2010, 2011).
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Voice Memo/ Voice Recorder HD● Free/cheap/native apps for simple audio recording● Allow ‘trimming’ but not complex editing● Export directly to email as mp3- universally
acceptable format for audio, or share via GDrive, Dropbox, etc.
● Can email students their feedback within seconds of recording it
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Should I offer audio feedback?● Will the students be able to access it?● What will it offer in addition to usual feedback?● Do I have the tools I need to create it and share it?● Am I happy that I understand the privacy and safety
issues?● Do I have the time?● Am I in the right mood/frame of mind/sufficiently
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ReferencesBeecroft, C. (2014). ScHARR Information Resources Blog: Gig Review: audio feedback workshop at Sheffield Hallam University! Retrieved 11 November 2014, from http://scharrlibrary.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/gig-review-audio-feedback-workshop-at.html
Ice, P., Curtis, R., Phillips, P., & Wells, J. (2007). Using Asynchronous Audio Feedback to Enhance Teaching Presence and Students' Sense of Community.Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 11(2), 3-25.
Merry, S., & Orsmond, P. (2008). Students’ attitudes to and usage of academic feedback provided via audio files. Bioscience Education, (11).
Middleton, A., & Nortcliffe, A. (2010). Audio feedback design: principles and emerging practice. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life Long Learning, 20(2), 208-223.
Nortcliffe, A., & Middleton, A. (2011). Smartphone feedback: Using an iPhone to improve the distribution of audio feedback. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 48(3), 280-293.
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