lunes, 8 de junio de 2009

Session1: A general overview of podcasts

Activities. 
1. What is a podcast? 
To answer this question, explore the following links.

Select :

A. Teacher training videos Itunes and podcasts http://www.harbornecomputers.co.uk/~teachertraining/iTunes/index.html

B. Russell Stannard´s teacher training videos

http://trainingvideos.hscs.wmin.ac.uk/eltPods/index.html

Optional

C. Conference on podcasts bt Tony

https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a759228733/p87637947/ 


2. Discover the variety of podcasts and their formats.

  • Browse and listen to one or 2 episodes from 5 of the following podcasts to identitfy their format. 
  • Check if the episodes have a consistent format (e.g. the presenter introduces himself, says the name of the program,etc.)
  • As you listen or watch them keep in mind the following questions:
  • What format do I like the most? (Monologue, dialogues)
  • Is there any expression or way of introducing the podcast by the host or producer that I feel is something I would like to recreate in my podcast project? (formal, informal language)
  • Is there a script to help the learners?
  • Are there exercises? If so , is there an answer key?

You can check the episodes from  the web page or by subscribing the series to iTunes,
look for the icon that will allow you to subscribe with just a click .
iTunes should open , click on subscribe.
The system will donwload the lastest episode. 

Write your comments on page10 of your booklet.
Suggested EFL podcasts 

When you finish....
Ok. Now is time to work together and share our findings, comments and questions.

For the rest of the session you will have a hands-on practice creating a recording with Audacity.
Watch the tutorials in the "Resources to learn more" section  and read the booklet.
Record a short presentation and follow the instructions on the booklet page1 to page 17.


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