The Whys and Hows of ESL Classroom Podcasting

Scott Duarte

In using media in the classroom teachers have 2 choices.

A Passive approach where students merely listen.

or an Active approach where students actually talk.

A Passive approach where students merely watch.

or

an Active approach where students actually create.

“Students should take an active role in technology rather than a passive one.”

Celestin FreinetFreinet Movement

Research has shown seven

different styles of learning.

7types

Visual

Logical

Solitary

Verbal Aural

Physical

Social

Most lessons favor a limited combination ofthe different styles of learning.

Visual

Logical

Solitary

Verbal Aural

Physical

Social

Most lectures offer a combination of primarilypassive, receptive styles of learning.

Visual

Logical

Solitary

Verbal Aural

Physical

Social

Classroom discussions are better by providingmore opportunities of using differing styles.

Visual

Logical

Solitary

Verbal Aural

Physical

Social

Audio podcasting expands the use of most ofthe different learning styles.

Visual

Logical

Solitary

Verbal Aural

Physical

Social

With the exception of solitary learning, videopodcasting maximizes the learning styles.And let’s face it, who really wants to be alone anyway?

STOP talking the talk

It’s time to Walk the Walk

To insure the birth of a successful course, preparations must be made.

4things

Nothing works right without the proper

Tools.

Nothing is accomplishedwithout the necessary

Time.

Nothing flows smoothly without

adequate

Organization.

Nothing gets done without discernible

Accountability.

Tools

Audio productionrequires very

little to create quality

assignments.

Higher quality videos

require

higher quality equipment.

If you don’t have the budget for equipment,

Beg.

If you know of others not using equipment,

Borrow.

If you know no one is looking,

Steal.

just kidding...

When it comes to educational funding, ask what your country can do for you.

Time

Audio productionrevolves around the students’ schedules.

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April

May

Week 1

Week 8

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Week 4

Week 3

Week 2

Week 6

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Class Intro Making of note-taking Student Intro Genius CT3 chp 10

Steadicam project

Rdng: IntroRebel w/o

Crew

Rdng: 10 min fi lm school/

Schedule

Music Video Project &

Prep

Filming:Editing/

Making of

Filming:Directing

Storyboard

Filming:Lighting/

Sound

Filming:Camera/Framing

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How to give a proper speechCont.

Group work:Presentation

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Grp Pres 1/2Women,

Youth in Adv

Grp Pres 3/4Elderly,

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Grps 1&2 Film MV wk 5 Edit wk6Grps 3&4 Film MV wk 6 Edit wk7

Advertising Video Projectand Prep

Music Video Project &

Prep

Filming: Learning the

Izzy way

In video production, the greatest access to the

equipment at hand requires careful structuring of staggered deadlines.

Week 1: Groups 1 & 2 Prepare

Week 2: 1 & 2 Film / 3 & 4 Prepare

Week 3: 1 & 2 Edit / 3 & 4 Film / 5 & 6 Prepare

Organization

Student Roles

For video podcasting, it is important to give themembers of each group different roles.

Director

The director is responsible for making the final

creative decisions for the assignment.

Producer

The producer is responsible for planningeverything for the assignment.

Editor

The editor is responsible for putting together the

individual video pieces for the assignment.

Documentarian

The documentarian is responsible for recording thebehind the scenes, and thus making sure the crewspeaks English!

Accountability

Each group keeps a log of time spent working and

the amount of English they spoke.

Possibilities

Journalism

Music Show

Newscast

Storytelling

Travel

Additional Video Assignments

Music Video

Advertisement

Documentary

Now that the project is completed, how does the product reach the public?

Mental Take Out

Motivation

If students know their work can be seen by 1000’s of

people all over the world, they’ll want

to do a good job!

Student Choice.

When students choose the content that they create, they feel a greater sense of ownership in the work.

Sense of Accomplishment

From the ownership of the work, students gain a greater sense of pride.

When any of these 3 parts make up a lesson, you’re on target to creating

an educational activity that goes beyond the classroom.

Audio & Video Podcasting incorporates all three

concepts to hit the mark.

If you don’t believe me, ask the80 students who produced over 100 podcasts...

or better yet, ask the 55,000 people who have watchedthem.

Scott Duarteeslstudentpublications.com

scottduarte@edgycation.org