Gribbins & Bapat Students ’ Acceptance of Podcasting 1 A CROSS-DISCIPLINE INVESTIGATION OF STUDENTS ’ ACCEPTANCE OF PODCASTING AS A LEARNING TOOL

Podcasting makes it easy and inexpensive to distribute audio files, while giving faculty members the opportunity to reach students in their own environments. It promises several advantages as a learning tool, including pervasiveness and portability. However, little is known regarding students ’ willingness to use their digital audio software and digital audio players are a learning tool. This paper applies concepts from the Technology Acceptance Model to investigate students ’ acceptance of podcasting in higher education. Results of a survey of students enrolled in six classes where podcast episodes were offered as optional classroom materials are presented. Findings suggest that students ’ experiences using podcasting as a learning tool were generally positive, but students were not capitalizing on the mobility offered by podcasting