Evaluation of Biomedical Science Students Use and Perceptions of Podcasting

Figures & data

Table 1 Proportion of all available audio recordings that students listened to. Table shows percentage of respondents who selected each response (n = 131 respondents).

Proportion of all available recordings that students listened to (%)	Responses (%)
0	1
10	8
25	15
50	19
75	18
90	22
100	18

Figure 1 A pie chart showing how much of the recorded lecture students usually listen to (n = 131 respondents). Most students listened to the whole lecture recording (41–50 minutes).

Figure 2 Ways in which students' playback lecture recordings (n = 131 respondents). Ninety-one percent of students listened to recordings from within the virtual learning environment.

Figure 3 Devices used for listening to audio recordings (n = 131 respondents). Most students used either their personal computer (98%) or laptop (43%) for listening to recordings.

Table 2 Ways in which students used lecture audio recordings in their private study (percentage total exceeds 100% as students could select multiple responses, n = 131 respondents).

	Percentage
When preparing a coursework assignment	17
To review parts of the lecture not understood	85
To listen again to gain understanding	94
In combination with a recommended textbook	30
To write detailed notes to supplement lecture notes	84
To review parts of the lecture where the speaker was unclear	63
In combination with lecture handout	73
In preparation for forthcoming teaching	7
To revise for an examination	83

Figure 4 A pie chart showing the influence of podcast availability on lecture attendance (n = 131 respondents). The majority of students stated that the availability of podcasts did not influence lecture attendance.