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Podcasting with Audacity for Second Language Acquisition. What is Podcasting?. The creation of digital media files Distributed over the Internet Uses “web feeds” for updates Can be played back on a computer or a mp3 player The expression comes from iPod + Broadcast
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What is Podcasting? • The creation of digital media files • Distributed over the Internet • Uses “web feeds” for updates • Can be played back on a computer or a mp3 player • The expression comes from iPod + Broadcast • Can be like listening to the radio • Can also be audio + video
Why should second language teachers use podcasting? 1. removes the stigma associated with second language learning. It is a non-threatening environment 2. improves IT skills 3. develops literacy in a second language 4. an ongoing process due to updates and feedback 5. it is authentic and not contrived *
Why should second language teachers use podcasting? 6. asynchronous communication, it can be prepared at any time of day or night 7. the audio software allows for excellent self-correction and feedback on one's own accent 8. the task encourages repetition to lead to proficiency 9. students take pride and ownership of work that is largely self-directed • it encourages creativity • *
Types of podcasting… Audio with Audacity (free download)
Types of podcasting… Video with MovieMaker (on all XP machines)
