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Last week on our EVO week 4 we were asked to contribute to Pod-EFL Wikispace and add our ideas to the “99 ways to use a Podcast” http://pod-efl.wikispaces.com/99waystouseapodcast

My first idea is based on QUOTATIONS

I think this kind of easy short and flexible project would help get learners familair with Podcasting and recording their voices. I would ask learners to choose a quotation they like (or find one e.g http://www.wisdomquotes.com/ ) I would start gradually with a whole class choosing their favourite quotation to start with and then one student per week could be asked to start a new discussion off. I would get others to listen and record comments. This would be a sort of voice version of the great idea I saw on http://www.quotationspage.com/weblog/ . It could also be extend to have an inter-cultural feel by translating quotes or exchanging national “sayings” and “proverbs”.

My second idea is called HowTo ….Rock,Paper and Scissors

Inspired by some of the great videojug tutorials and having to play Rock Paper and Scissors for most the afternoon today I thought this type of speech, giving instructions and describing games lends itself to prepared, scripted talking which is also a good way to get students more familiar with the sound of their public voice.

VideoJug: How To Play The Tic Tac Toe Clapping Game

So I think a “How To….Play” podcast project would work well- It seems all learners know a lot of other skills and to share this information and practice giving instructions in a foreign langauge. I would set up a podcast project where learners explain how to play a sport they like (e.g basketball), how to do something unusual (e.g make candles or juggle) This would be a good way to justify preparing text, having a script to read from and practising very clear speech.
For first time podcasters that would be reassuring!!! This could also develop into an international exchange, with learners comparing pastimes internationally. It could also have fun elements “How To…for Aliens” with learners explaining basic everyday tasks (e.g how to brush your teeth) in minute detail to a extra-terrestrial A variant, to address the point of why listen to another student’s podcast could be to get the
learners to include one mistake in their order or instuctions for others to
spot, once they’ve got the hang of things?

I’ll add the other 97 when I have time

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