Case Study: SMS and Podcasting (Yorkshire Coast College)

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Learner Needs

We wanted to extend our use of text messaging and podcasting in the curriculum areas of pre-apprenticeship to Engineering, and our course for those with learning difficulties, Destination Work.

The aims were to ensure good communication, notification and pastoral support were provided to the learners, and to use video and audio materials to make the learning more accessible and engaging.

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Technology

Here you can see the key technologies used within this project.Click on the links to find out more about each of the technologies.

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Yorkshire Coast College has established the use of SMS text and podcasting as a means of communication and for the dissemination of materials. It has also pioneered linking learning materials to mobile phones.

Using proven technology, we wanted to be able to deliver rich audio, visual and textual materials to support the learner with an emphasis on alternate formats to provide a publish once reach many solution.

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Organisation

Yorkshire Coast College
Yorkshire Coast College provides a variety of full time, part time, work based and distance learning courses in a range of subjects. Courses run in various venues, including the two main campuses in Scarborough, the Business School and venues across the region in the heart of the community. Students . . . More