Using Podcasts In Language Teaching
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Joan O'Sullivan 2009
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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’
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How can we use podcasting in language teaching?
2 main usesStudents can listen to existing
podcastsStudents can create their own
podcasts
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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
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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/
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Using iPods in Language Teaching
Video
Click to watch video!
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Some examples:
General: Language Learning podcastsPodcasts for teachers and learnersEnglish:
ESL Directory from LearnOutLoudBetter EnglishFun English LessonsEnglish as a Second Language PodcastGenki EnglishEnglishcaster
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For children• World News for children• The Audio Lab• Learn out Loud
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Students create podcasts
• Individual• Group
Topic ideas:Personal informationOpinionsStory-tellingBook/Film Reviews
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Students produce regular podcasts on topics covered in class
Upload to website/online community – comment on each other’s review
Students listen to each other’s podcasts
- take notes - discuss
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• Link to Kickapps Online Community
• Link to Google sites class webpage
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References
• Dudeney, G. & N. Hockly. How to teach English with Technology . Pearson Education 2007