using itunesu as podcasting to enhance listening and speaking activities tfla spring conference...

Using iTunesU as Podcasting to Enhance Listening and Speaking

Activities

TFLA Spring Conference 2009, Waco, TX

8:30 - 9:45 AM

Keiko Schneider

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX USA

[email protected]

TFLA 2009: SCHNEIDER

Abstract

This presentation will demonstrate how iTunesU used as podcasting can be an effective way for students to engage in speaking activities and for teachers to deliver audio materials.

Audience: All

Language/s: All


Handouts Download Page

http://www.sabotenweb.com/conference/TFLA09


Outline of Presentation

1. Goals/activities/homework in speaking and listening: Warm up

2. iTunesU3. This morning's lesson/Yesterday's homework4. how to record5. Podcasting6. More on iTunesU7. activities and homework8. Reflection9. Students' reaction10.Future


Acknowledgement

This presentation was made possible by funding from John G. Tower Center for Political Sciences, Provost’s Office, Teaching & Technolgoy Group, in cooperation with Academic Computing, FLL Tech center at SMU


Warm-up

Friendly Introduction

Goal of course/program:

Speaking & Listening


Warm-up

Speaking & Listening Activities


Warm-up

Speaking & Listening Homework


iTunesU SMU

http://www.smu.edu/itunes (Public access)

Limited Access from BlackBoard


iTunesU SMU

http://www.smu.edu/itunes (Public access)

From Bb


iTunesU SMU

iTunesU main page


iTunesU SMU

iTunesU Humanities


iTunesU SMU

iTunesU Beginning Japanese


iTunesU SMU

iTunesU Beginning Japanese: Audio Files


iTunesU SMU

iTunesU Beginning Japanese: Student Work


How am I conducting a speaking lesson as I speak in Waco?

Podcasting!


Yesterday’s homework

In this chapter, we are trying to do Dict-a-Conversation as audio assignment instead of written assignment. If you don't have access to Audacity, please plan this early. I. Download original file2. Go to nakama audio files on Bb and download “ch10DictaConversation.mp3”

II. Record your partWhen you make .mp3 file, you can employ however that is convenient for you. I recommend using Audacity, Please name your file with your name (e.g. lau.mp3).

III. How to submit homework


Today’s lesson

JAPAN 1402 conversation podcast: Link to handout Followup homeworkFamily and ideal boyfriend/girlfriend 3/27/09

Your mission today is to create a conversation between you and a partner (or partners) about family and ideal boyfriend/girlfriend. Then upload it to iTunes U so that your classmates can listen to you for homework.

Content:You can choose to work with a partner or if necessary, with two partners. You have to have equal amount of participation in the conversation.

Evaluation:Your conversation will be evaluated with 1) ease of understanding and 2) accuracy 3) use of required grammar and vocabulary and 4) content.


How to record

Microphones

•iPod course caster

•Built-in microphone

•USB Microphone Snow Bundle

Software

•Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/)


Kinds of materials I create

•class recording: students speech contest, verifying what I said, missing students•kanji dictation•vocab audio file•conjugation file•Kanji/katakana reading file


iPod Course Caster

-an iPod

- Belkin Tunetalk Stereo connector


USB Microphone Snow Bundle


About Podcasting

•Everybody carries an iPod -> Fits students’ life style

•It is an economical way to access authentic materials, especially for advanced level students

•It is possible for students’ to publish their work

•Delivery of materials from teacher to students has become easier

•Community beyond classroom


Podcasts are internet radio/video programs played with personal computer and often with mobile devices.

Normally the device you play on need not be iTunes. And mobile device need not be iPod. Even some cell phones and PDA can play podcasts. However iTunesU require iTunes and it is easier to synch into iPod from iTunes.


There are three types of podcasts

1. Audio only

2. Enhanced;with chapter function, still graphics

3. Video

In enhanced podcasts, still graphics are shown where you would see artwork for music album appears.


How to upload files


iTunesU Tab Control


Latest Funding

iPod Touch for instructor

6 iPod Nano for Ss

Conference presentation (TFLA & Educause)


Activities

1) Dict-a-conversation in audio

Students hear one-sided conversation and fill in the blank and submit as audio file


Activities

2) Pair conversation: Invitation & RestaurantContent: You can choose to work with a partner or if

necessary, with two partners. You have to have equal amount of participation in the conversation. Also one of you, please change the voice and take the role of waiter/waitress. First you meet in front of the dorm and one suggests going to an event (of your choice). Arrange a time and place to meet. At the event, one of your suggest going out to eat. Decide on a kind of restaurant and go to a restaurant. Order food.

Link to handout


Activities

2) Pair conversation• Evaluation:1) ease of understanding and 2) accuracy

3) use of required grammar and vocabulary and 4) content.

• Required grammar and vocabulary:• Waiter/waitress Japanese• How to create audio file:• Posting on podcasting site:• Follow-up homework: Homework for tomorrow is to

find the best podcast and answer questions about the conversation. Refer to the separate handout.


Activities

3) 3rd year advice (1st & 2nd year’s extra credit activity)

Please create a podcast in .mp3 file. The content is your advice to 1st year and 2nd year students in the Japanese program. You can give a quick lesson, tell a good story about your learning experience, introduce a good online tool, teach your favorite expression, or whatever you feel that would benefit lower-class students with the study of Japanese.


Keypoints to a successful lesson

•Step-by-step instructions•Sample recording•Checklist for requirements (functions, grammar, vocabulary•Task complete within classtime (1-3 minute recording)•Work in pairs/groups


Reflections

•I am always looking for ways to engage students. They seem to retain materials better. Students can become the creator of work. They get to be creative and take the initiatives.•Prepared speech leads into proficiency in conversation/speaking?•Copyright material•Intellectual property issues


Students’ reactions

From Dict-a-conversation style: Department store•It was fine, but far too long to finish in less than an hour•I enjoyed it but we didn’t have enough time•I liked doing it but there was not enough time to really do it•I enjoyed this activity but sometimes it was hard to hear the recordings because of the background noise in the lab while recording



•Time was rough. I think it would be better as a homework assignment•Thought it was great•It was a challenge, but pay off in the end. We won!•Good•Just like dict-a-conversation•More fun. I like going to lab.•It was hard, but it helped.•Very helpful but felt rushed to complete assignments



Ch 9: Peer conversation: Restaurants and Invitation

•Love it- feedback is good too•Fun•It was challenging•It was fun!•Very good practice for inviting and deciding on things.•Not bad, no complaints•Helpful for experiencing the actual situation and practicing•It was fun- I prefer writing but the podcasting allows us to speak in a fun environment (less stressful)



•It helps and was easier this time around than last. I really like listening to the other students’ podcasts.•The podcasting assignments are fun and the technology was easier to use this time.•I do like the podcast, it makes me more aware of how I am saying things.•I like it alright. But I feel too rushed and make a lot of mistakes.•They are a bit challenging abut they help reveal what I still need to study.


Students’ usage stats

2/19/091) Class recording: ( 1 )subscribe as podcast ( 5 ) download and listen ( 7 ) don’t use2) Homework track: ( 6 )subscribe as podcast ( 8 ) download and listen ( ) don’t use3) Student work track: ( 1 )subscribe as podcast ( 11 ) download and listen ( 1 ) don’t use

3/5/091) Class recording: ( 3 )subscribe as podcast ( 3 ) download and listen ( 7 ) don’t use2) Homework track: ( 8 )subscribe as podcast ( 5 ) download and listen ( 1 ) don’t use3) Student work track: ( 3 )subscribe as podcast ( 9 ) download and listen ( 1 ) don’t use


Future

•Educause: with Biology prof and computer guy•HD camcorder and publish speech and presentations•More iPod Nano for students

•Ideas from today’s audience and this conference?


Thank you!

Keiko SchneiderSouthern Methodist University

Dallas, TX [email protected]

http://www.sabotenweb.com/conference/TFLA09

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