Using podcasts in_language_teaching
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This document discusses using podcasts in language teaching. It defines a podcast as an audio or video file that can be downloaded and listened to on computers or mobile devices. Podcasts can be used by having students listen to existing podcasts on a variety of topics and levels or by having students create their own podcasts individually or in groups. The document provides examples of existing language learning podcasts and tips for how students can find, subscribe to, and download podcasts. It also discusses having students critique each other's podcasts.
Using podcasts in_language_teaching
- 1. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 Using Podcasts in Language Teaching
- 2. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 What is a podcast? A podcast is an • audio and/or video file • ‘broadcast’ via the Internet • Can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device ( e.g. MP3 player) • Term ‘podcast’ comes from iPod (Apple portable MP3 player) and ‘broadcast’
- 3. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 How can we use podcasting in language teaching? 2 main uses • Students can listen to existing podcasts • Students can create their own podcasts
- 4. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 Using existing podcasts • Self study • Listening in class • Encourage students to find a podcast that interests them and to listen regularly (subscribe to podcast using e.g. iTunes ‘podcatcher’) • Variety of levels • Variety of topics
- 5. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 How do I download a podcast to my computer or MP3 player • The easiest way to is to subscribe to the podcast with free software such as iTunes. Download iTunes at: http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/?ref=http://itunes.com • You can also download the individual files from a website: 1. RIGHT-click on the Download button. (for Mac: CTRL-click). 2. For Internet Explorer: Select Save Target As… (for Firefox: Save Link As). 3. When you see the Save box, note where you are saving it and click Save. 4. Find the downloaded file and double-click it or import it into your computer’s audio player. From: http://www.eslpod.com/eslpod_blog/what-is-esl-podcast/
- 6. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 Using iPods in Language Teaching Video Click to watch video!
- 7. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 Some examples: General: Language Learning podcasts Podcasts for teachers and learners English: ESL Directory from LearnOutLoud Better English Fun English Lessons English as a Second Language Podcast Genki English Englishcaster
- 8. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 For children • World News for children • The Audio Lab • Learn out Loud
- 9. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 Students create podcasts • Individual • Group Topic ideas: • Personal information • Opinions • Story-telling • Book/Film Reviews • Students produce regular podcasts on topics covered in class • Students listen to each other’s podcasts - take notes - discuss
- 10. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 • Link to Kickapps Online Community • Link to Google sites class webpage
- 11. Joan O'Sullivan 2011 References • Dudeney, G. & N. Hockly. How to teach English with Technology . Pearson Education 2007
Editor's Notes
- #6: http://www.eslpod.com/eslpod_blog/what-is-esl-podcast/
- #8: Go to English as a second language podcast./ What is ESL Podcast What is a podcast? A podcast is an audio file that you download from the Internet. After you download it, you can listen to it on your computer or on an MP3/portable music player (for example, an iPod or iRiver). You can subscribe to a podcast so that it is delivered to you automatically each day, just like a newspaper. What is the Learning Guide? The Learning Guide is an 8 - 10 page guide for every future podcast. The Learning Guide includes all of the following: Complete transcripts (ESL Podcast and English Café) Definitions Sample sentences Comprehension questions Additional explanations Cultural notes Tips on improving your English Get more information or register today for the Learning Guide. How do I download a podcast to my computer or MP3 player? The easiest way to is to subscribe to the podcast with free software such as iTunes. You can also download the individual files from our website: RIGHT-click on the Download button. (for Mac: CTRL-click). For Internet Explorer: Select Save Target As… (for Firefox: Save Link As ). When you see the Save box, note where you are saving it and click Save . Find the downloaded file and double-click it or import it into your computer’s audio player.