Tailoring the Walking Classroom to Promote College Student Engagement

Abstract

Podcasting targets student engagement through technology-based blended learning and application of the four perspectives previously discussed. Podcast-based walking programs, based off of the Walking Classroom, promote exercise and learning without reducing educational time. The purpose of this commentary is to explain a teaching method that promotes blended learning through physical activity and podcast-based learning. Students expressed enjoyment and desire to continue this learning modality across other classes, believed they retained information better while walking, and that it helped them engage in physical activity after commuting to campus or sitting at work. Lastly, students expressed enjoyment with this style of learning because it helped energize and motivate them prior to class in the morning. The authors discussed this tailored teaching method for a university setting as well as future research implications.

Keywords:

• Physical activity
• college
• blended learning
• podcast
• walking classroom