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Title: Results and Discussion from Two Seasons of the Talking Technicians Podcast
This study analyzes the first two seasons of the Talking Technicians Podcast, which consists of 24 episodes with working technicians. The study aims to demonstrate that podcasts featuring working technicians provide unique insights into technological education that other methods cannot easily obtain. The themes that emerged from the interviews include the importance of soft skills, teamwork, and when in a large company environment, it pays to be aware of opportunities for professional advancement. While wage and benefit comparisons were not made between the technicians interviewed, the study found that podcasts offer a powerful tool for sharing knowledge and connecting with audiences, enabling listeners to focus on the content and engage with the ideas of presenters and guests.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2000281
PAR ID:
10496895
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Zenodo
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Journal of advanced technological education
Volume:
2
Issue:
1
ISSN:
2832-9627
Page Range / eLocation ID:
73-85
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
podcast talking technicians technicians dissemination
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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