Podcasting with Audacity for Second

Language Acquisition

What is Podcasting?What is Podcasting?

The creation of digital media filesThe creation of digital media files Distributed over the InternetDistributed over the Internet Uses “web feeds” for updatesUses “web feeds” for updates Can be played back on a computer or a Can be played back on a computer or a

mp3 playermp3 player The expression comes from iPod + The expression comes from iPod +

BroadcastBroadcast Can be like listening to the radioCan be like listening to the radio Can also be audio + videoCan also be audio + video

Example of a web feedExample of a web feed

Why should second language Why should second language teachers use podcasting?teachers use podcasting?

1. removes the stigma associated with 1. removes the stigma associated with second language learning. It is a non-second language learning. It is a non-threatening environment threatening environment

2. improves IT skills2. improves IT skills

3. develops literacy in a second language3. develops literacy in a second language

4. an ongoing process due to updates and 4. an ongoing process due to updates and feedbackfeedback

5. it is authentic and not contrived5. it is authentic and not contrived

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Why should second language Why should second language teachers use podcasting?teachers use podcasting?

6. asynchronous communication, it can be 6. asynchronous communication, it can be prepared at any time of day or nightprepared at any time of day or night

7. the audio software allows for excellent self-7. the audio software allows for excellent self-correction and feedback on one's own correction and feedback on one's own accentaccent

8. the task encourages repetition to lead to 8. the task encourages repetition to lead to proficiencyproficiency

9. students take pride and ownership of work 9. students take pride and ownership of work that is largely self-directedthat is largely self-directed

10.10. it encourages creativityit encourages creativity11.11. **

Types of podcasting…Types of podcasting…

Audio with Audacity (free download)Audio with Audacity (free download)

Types of podcasting…Types of podcasting…Video with MovieMaker (on all XP machines)Video with MovieMaker (on all XP machines)