Yesterday I had the good fortune of participating in a meeting of the Drexel RSS Club, held on the campus of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

Jean-Claude Bradley, in his dual role as associate prof in the chemistry department and e-learning coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences, runs the Club. Not only is Jean-Claude steeped in the latest possibilities for syndicating media, he is also keenly learner-focused–a killer combination for any student in or around these environs.

Professors who attended yesterday’s meeting are experimenting with screencasting both for lecture material and also for providing multi-dimensional feedback on student assignments. One of them who teaches freshman writing uses screencasting to supplement in-person reviews of assignments, with verbal and written feedback offered in a single package as a screencast.

It was an invigorating meeting, and it further opened my eyes to some of the possibilities syndication holds for the classroom. The world of learning is changing; keep your eye on this group.

P.S. Hey Jean-Claude, an idea for your spare time (ha!): It looks like the Wikipedia entry for “screencast” needs attention!