Mathematics Video Podcasts as Integrated Elements of Online Lessons in Further University Education: In-Service Teachers’ Flow Experiences

Abstract

This case-study examined in-service teachers’ perceptions of learning by means of online mathematic lessons consisting of a mix of text and video podcasts. The investigation is part of further university education directed at practicing teachers in lower secondary schools. The course was a distant education course, with in-service teachers learning online only. The research, based on a series of questionnaires and follow-up interviews, examined whether in-service teachers perceived that video podcasts embedded in online lessons fostered their learning compared to reading similar material. The study focused on efficiency, enjoyment, and concentration as perceived conditions for learning in conjunction with flow theory

Mathematics Video Podcasts as Integrated Elements of Online Lessons in Further University Education: In-Service Teachers’ Flow Experiences