Posting Audio Recordings

Tips

• Self-directed learning increases learner control and promotes student planning, managing, and organizing course materials (Brockett & Hiemstra, 1991; Candy, 1991; Caffarella, 1993).

  Example: The instructor records and uploads audio files of classes and review sessions.

  Advantages of Audio files:

  • Students who need to make up a class or miss the review session can access them later.

  • Listening reinforces learning

  • It’s also helpful for international students

  • Teacher accountability

Related Resources

Hiemstra, R. (1994). Self-directed learning. In T. Husen & T. N. Postlethwaite (Eds.), The International Encyclopedia of Education (second edition), Oxford: Pergamon Press.

Newlin, M.H., & Wang, A.Y.,(2002). Integrating technology and pedagogy:Web instruction and seven principles of undergraduate education.