Session Title: Podcasting for the ESL-EFL Classroom (Basic Course) |
Abstract |
In recent years, podcasting has become one of the most powerful asynchronous Web 2.0 tools in our classrooms. Its enormous educational potential allows teachers to use it as a simple resource to support activities within the classroom and to create audio recordings of happenings in their schools. This workshop aims at providing basic proficiency related to the production and publishing of digital media files (podcasts) and the implementation of podcasting in the language classroom to enhance communication in speaking and listening skills.
Target Audience |
ESL/EFL teachers interested in the use of podcasts to enhance their classes. It is NOT addressed to ESL-EFL teachers with intermediate or advanced knowledge of podcast recording and publishing.
Interest Section Sponsors |
TESOL: Computer-Assisted Language Learning IS, Speech, Pronunciation, and Listening IS
AVEALMEC
VenTESOL
SyllabusBy the end of this online session, participants will have..." Weekly OutlineWeek 1 (Jan 13 - 19, 2014)During the first week of the course, participants will: 6. search for podcast websites and create a pool of useful podcasts for the ELT classroom (ESL-EFL and "authentic" podcasts). 7. participate in the weekly live session
Week 2 (Jan 20 - 26, 2014)During the second week of the course, participants will: 5. participate in the weekly live session
Week 3 (Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2014)During the third week of the course, participants will: 7. do the weekly reading and participate in the discussion forum.
Week 4 (Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2014)During the fourth week of the course, participants will: 6. participate in the weekly live session
Week 5 (Feb 10 -16, 2014)During the fifth week of the course (Wrap up), participants will: 6. answer the workshop evaluation survey.
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Sign up for the session starts on Jan 6th, 2013.
The action starts on Jan 13th, 2014.
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Moderators |
Miguel Mendoza is an EAP teacher in the School of Librarianship at Universidad Central de Venezuela. He holds a Master’s degree in English as a foreign language. |
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Evelyn Izquierdo is an EAP teacher in the School of Education at Universidad Central de Venezuela. She holds a Master’s degree in English as a foreign language. |
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Maricarmen Gamero is an EFL teacher trainer at Francisco de Miranda University. She holds an MA student in Educational research from Carabobo University (Venezuela). |
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Mauricio Arango is an EFL teacher. He currently works at the Colombo Americano and Universidad de Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia. He has attended and presented in local and international ESL events. |
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