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CIIDT 2021
PODCAST PIRACY: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE FROM THE HUMAN AND MEDIA
PERSPECTIVES
Azidah Abu Ziden 1 , Adu Emmanuel Ifedayo 2 and Aziah Binti Ismail 1
1 School of Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia
2 Bamidele Olumilua University of Education Science and Technology, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION
A podcast consists of online video and audio resources while piracy is an act common to
podcast media hackers. In this 21 st century, the podcast is becoming a popular instructional
technology for teaching and learning activities in Nigerian schools due to increased concern
for health safety. In addition, this research addressed issues relating to podcast and piracy in
the light of available research evidence on media copyright matters in Nigeria. However, it is
evident in literature that the available literature evidence addressing podcast and piracy in
Nigeria is scarce.
Available research evidence revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has
channelled efforts towards ensuring that podcast media is secured. For instance, there are
copyright organisations set up by the FGN to safeguard and monitor media resources like the
podcast. However, so much theoretical, and practical efforts had been put in place by FGN with
minimal impact on the reduction of media piracy in Nigeria.
Thus, there is a gap to fill in existing literature regarding podcasting activities and piracy in
Nigeria. For instance, previous research by Ifedayo et al (2019) had addressed issues related to
podcast software, without considering piracy matters in Nigeria. However, Ifedayo et al
(2019b) discussed issues regarding electricity and podcasting in Nigeria educational systems,
with limited consideration of piracy matters.
This research is significant to the developed country by creating more awareness about the
dangers inherent in podcast piracy so that quick intervention is introduced to combat the
menace. Also, it is imminent to protect podcasting resources from piracy in this pandemic
period that is characterised with the increased deployment of technologies for teaching and
learning. For instance, Harkness (2006) study revealed concerns about copyright matters in a
developed world context with recommendations for increased protection of podcasting
resources against piracy.
METHODS
This research utilised visual methodology, which entails the introduction of artistic illustrations
as a form of research data evidence. This adaption of artistic illustrations was influenced by
literature evidence to ensure a critical approach is employed in this study. For instance, this
research adopted, and adapted visuals based on pure inspiration. This visual methodology was
utilised in capturing the essence of piracy in their natural habitat. Thus, the visual methodology
is a rendition of creative expertise based on manipulative skills and imaginative thinking
(Allen, 2009).
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