Using Podcasts in Large Lectures: Francie Chew

Professor, Department of Biology, Tufts University

Biology professor Francie Chew weighs the pros and cons of using enhanced podcasts in large lecture classes, concluding that the benefits outweigh the challenges.

“We get, as a result (of using enhanced podcasts), . . . more thoughtful student questions, . . . questions that actually have insight, and I think that is very rewarding to observe.”