So yes, certain types of content could benefit from this. But then I’m also not sure why it needs to be a podcast. Just get them to read the articles on line, ahead of time.

As for the statement that “if everyone were to write a textbook, you would get a lot of lousy textbooks” ignores the fact that a teacher suits their lectures to the context of their students – their history, what they connect with, etc etc.

There is something a bit creepy for me about the idea of the whole world tapping into lectures given in first world universities…although I suppose you could say that the teacher could right the balance during discussion time. Lots to think about here.

And here I am advocating teaching hands on all the time, to better engage students!