Podcasting: An Internet-Based Social Technology for Blended Learning

Podcasting has the potential to enhance learning by giving students mobile access to course materials anytime, anywhere. In particular, integrating podcasting, electronic learning (e-learning), and traditional face-to-face teaching into a blended learning (b-learning) environment can help create a push-pull educational exchange that increases student learning satisfaction. The authors´ empirical study reveals that students generally feel a higher level of social presence and achieve better academic results if they´re involved in the development of course podcasts. This research opens the door to the application of emerging Internet technologies to improve student learning.