Does Audio Work for Learning?

To more meaningfully engage students, many educators are turning to audio—podcasts, interviews, even conversational Alexa skills—both as course material and as the basis for student assignments. But how effective is audio for learning? What audio formats work best to ensure learning outcomes? This panel features educators and content producers who’ve been actively using audio in the classroom. Hear their triumphs and challenges, and get inspired to experiment with audio for learning.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Keith Hopper

Danger Fort Labs

David Reibstein

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

Lucy Swedberg

Harvard Business Publishing