نبذة مختصرة : The advancement of digitalization continually progresses, and the integration of digital tools in education is nothing new. Podcasts have surged in popularity over the past 15 years, with a plethora of media now aiming to be used within higher education. This study aims to expand current knowledge regarding podcasts in education. It focuses on examining students' and teachers' attitudes and experiences with podcasts within academia. Building upon previous research and conducting our investigations, we seek to understand the impact of the podcast format as a supplementary learning tool on students' learning processes and motivation. The qualitative research methods employed in this study involved semi-structured interviews with both teachers and students in the field of media technology at Malmö University. The aim of the method was to gather insights from both teachers and students regarding their attitudes and experiences with podcasts in the educational environment. Through interviewing both teachers and students, we have explored the advantages, disadvantages, and attitudes towards the use of podcasts in education. The results suggest that respondents' inclination towards incorporating podcasts in the classroom may also be influenced by their everyday relationship with podcasts. Discussions also address the risks associated with this implementation, which are linked to previous theory. Some concerns are expressed among respondents that podcasts may replace established teaching methods once students are provided with a learning tool that offers them freedom and flexibility beyond the classroom. Nevertheless, respondents generally exhibit a positive disposition towards exploring the use of podcasts in education, emphasizing the importance of using them as a complement to, rather than a replacement for, traditional teaching methods.
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