What is a podcast? A podcast is an audio file, often made available on the Internet or for download on mobile devices. Podcasts may be stand-alone or may be part of a series. Why a podcast? Podcasts provide a way to present a new medium into the learning process in a different format – auditory. Podcasts provide unique and educational content to students with voices other than the professor’s voice (get enough of that in lectures, huh?). What is a reflection? A reflection paper is not meant to be a time for students to vent, complain, or simply detail what they heard in the podcast or what they read. A reflection should be about sharing your experience in listening to and/or reading the story(ies), and about sharing any discoveries. A reflection should help the student apply concepts learned in the course and show what students are learning. A reflection is not merely a summary of what you hear and/or read, but rather a piece of critical writing to present your own thoughts and ideas that can include explanations or suggestions. Assignment description: Students will complete a critical reflection on the podcasts and/or additional readings assigned. Each reflection is worth 10 points. Students must prepare the reflection with quality writing; content should flow and be appropriate for the assignment. You are allowed to cite other published sources as a way of supporting the thesis of your critical reflection. Assignment should: Be should a minimum of 2 pages in length Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font Be in a Word file (do not use Google docs), spell check, review for grammatical errors, and proofread before submission Use APA format when citing sources Submit in Blackboard. (Tips for writing a reflection – http://study.com/academy/lesson/how-to-write-a-reflection-paper.html) Assignment must include: Student’s first and last name Course name Date Professor’s name Title of the podcast and/or reading Interviewer name Guest speaker name

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