What Is a “Lecturecast” and How Does It Work?

Traditional lectures don’t always fit how students learn today. Could a “lecturecast” work better?

In this episode of Continuing Studies, Neil and Jen talk with Garret Castleberry about the “lecturecast,” his approach to using podcasting as a teaching tool in higher education. Garrett shares how audio can make learning more flexible, help students engage with course material, and build stronger communication skills. They also explore how podcasting can grow beyond the classroom — including the clever way Garrett had students make the case for a multimedia studio, turning a class assignment into a campus resource.

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (02:36) - Meet Garret Castleberry
• (03:11) - Finding community at Higher Ed PodCon
• (05:23) - Building podcasting in higher education
• (06:38) - From experimentation to teaching tool
• (08:18) - Creating the “Lecturecast”
• (09:21) - Rethinking the traditional lecture
• (12:29) - Using podcasting beyond entertainment
• (13:07) - Building Special Topics in Media
• (16:13) - Doing more with less in higher ed
• (18:24) - Podcasting for online and remote learners
• (19:13) - Making the case for a campus multimedia studio
• (21:17) - Expanding podcasting across campus
• (23:14) - Podcasting as a transferable skill
• (24:22) - Conclusion