Examining the Use of Worked Example Video Podcasts in Middle School Mathematics Classrooms: A Formative Analysis

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Title: Examining the Use of Worked Example Video Podcasts in Middle School Mathematics Classrooms: A Formative Analysis
Language: English
Authors: Kay, Robin, Edwards, Jaime
Source: Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. Fall 2012 38(3).
Availability: Canadian Network for Innovation in Education. 260 Dalhousie Street Suite 204, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E4, Canada. Tel: 613-241-0018; Fax: 613-241-0019; e-mail: cnie-rcie@cnie-rcie.ca; Web site: http://www.cjlt.ca
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2012
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Middle Schools
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Video Technology, Handheld Devices, Web Based Instruction, Asynchronous Communication, Instructional Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys, Attitude Measures, Pretests Posttests, Questionnaires, Mathematics Instruction, Gender Differences, Middle School Students, Demonstrations (Educational), Learner Controlled Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Achievement, Age Differences, Coding
Geographic Terms: Canada
ISSN: 1499-6677
Abstract: Video podcasts allow students to control when, where, and what they learn, as well as the pace of learning. Considerable research has been conducted in higher education on video podcast use, but not in middle schools (grades six to eight). This study investigated the use of worked example video podcasts in mathematics classrooms with students 11 to 13 years old. One hundred thirty-six pupils individually watched video podcasts designed to teach basic mathematics concepts. Students were positive about the quality of worked example video podcasts and appreciated the step-by-step, easy-to-follow explanations, diagrams, and being able to control the pace of learning. Learning performance increased significantly after using worked example video podcasts. There were no gender or grade level differences in attitudes toward worked example video podcasts or learning performance. (Contains 2 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 53
Entry Date: 2013
Accession Number: EJ999216
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Video podcasts allow students to control when, where, and what they learn, as well as the pace of learning. Considerable research has been conducted in higher education on video podcast use, but not in middle schools (grades six to eight). This study investigated the use of worked example video podcasts in mathematics classrooms with students 11 to 13 years old. One hundred thirty-six pupils individually watched video podcasts designed to teach basic mathematics concepts. Students were positive about the quality of worked example video podcasts and appreciated the step-by-step, easy-to-follow explanations, diagrams, and being able to control the pace of learning. Learning performance increased significantly after using worked example video podcasts. There were no gender or grade level differences in attitudes toward worked example video podcasts or learning performance. (Contains 2 tables.)
ISSN:1499-6677