The use of podcasts in teaching organic chemistry

Abstract

Objective: To report on the experience of an extension project that used podcasts for teaching Organic Chemistry. Experience report: The project was carried out from January to December 2023, involving students from a Federal University in Ceará. The "Quimiocast" aimed to disseminate Organic Chemistry content and each episode was accompanied by support material made available on a drive accessible on the project's social network. Software was used for editing, and a tool for recording and publishing episodes, which were made available on two platforms. Promotion was intensified through four social networks and instant messaging groups, following a schedule of 10 topics throughout the year. Final considerations: The project reached a total of 2,115 views and an average of 176 monthly plays, with a significant increase in followers on one of the platforms, from 46 to 152 in six months. Most listeners were between 18 and 27 years old, mainly from Brazil, but also from 17 other countries. The experience demonstrated the potential of podcasts as effective educational tools, highlighting the importance of digital innovation in higher education and the ability to reach a diverse audience, promoting scientific education in a broad and accessible way.