摘要：Video podcasting technology or vodcasting is a burgeoning technological
advancement which can make computer assisted language learning more
convenient. Video technology is extensively used in traditional L2 classrooms.
Yet, video podcasting together with the application of meaningful, logical,
reasonable, and challenging tasks is rarely used in distance language learning
programs. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of video podcasting
tasks on listening comprehension progress of Iranian intermediate learners. For this
aim, a quasi-experimental design was used to examine the efficacy of these tasks
on a group of 120 English learners. The treatment took twelve weeks and it
comprised of working on online vodcasting tasks from five different genres. Paired
samples t-test was utilized to assess the amount of listening achievement and the
test-taking performance by comparing the results of the pre-test and the post-test.
The results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in listening
comprehension scores from pre-test to post-test. The magnitude of the difference
was calculated by the Eta squared statistic which indicated a large effect size. It
was concluded that the superior performance of the learners was contributed to the
association of vodcastsing tasks. In addition, Pearson’s Product-Moment
Correlation was used which revealed a significant positive relationship between
participants’ engagement rate with Vodcasting Tasks and their test performance.
关键词：e;learning; listening comprehension; online learning; podcasting; video
podcasts; vodcasting
