A research paper presented in the second International Conference of E-learning and distant learning The effectiveness Of Podcasting in Developing Speaking Skill In ESL Presented by : Miss. Alkhathlan,Areej

Theme of talk Introduction Defining the problem. Podcasting. Why podcasting? Research ( tool-Data analysis- results- recommendations)

Introduction Technology based Educational reform. Digitalized students. From distant learning to mobile learning. Learning a foreign language

Define the problem Insufficiency of speaking skill among Saudi students.

Define the problem

We want students to speak! But !!! Some Students:

Sts are apprehensive and hesitant of pronouncing new words correctly. (no practice)

 students are not given the chance to practice  Teachers complain of TIME. to (listen or practice). The need of audio material to be available for students 24/7 and enough time to practice.

Podcasting

PodCast Derived from iPod Derived from broadcast Radio = broadcasts Podcasts = narrowcasts

Podcast A podcast is a series of digital-media files which are distributed over the internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and computers. (wikipedia - podcasting)

(Meng B, 2007)

Defining podcast A podcast consists of many media files and a RSS feed xml text file. Media files are automatically downloaded to subscriber’s computer with podcatcher software like iTunes. Listeners

why podcasting?

Multi-media 99% Free Can be listened to on many platforms; desktop, laptop, handhelds,MP3 players and iPods, mobile phones. Mobile – time-shifting capability Low cost to broadcast – cheap publishing platform and more content

Tool of research

Podcasts downloaded on a phone

Aim of the research Two groups (Controlled and experimental) To measure the efficiency of using Podcasting in enhancing speaking skill by testing the hypothesis: there are differences in having clear statistics among the average scores of the two groups.

Data analysis Data analysis identified different results. The performance of the experimental group used the (Podcasting) method was better than the performance of the group using the conventional/traditional method.

Data analysis Differences between the average of the experimental and control group in the post test

Results Data analysis ensures the effectiveness of podcasting in enhancing speaking skill among students of ESL. This result agrees with results of other researches like (Sze,2008),(Moreira &Menez,2009), ( Cenin, McCullough & Reynold,2007)

Results Self pace learning students (Individualized Instruction) Students build their own learning Constructivism.(piaget,1934). Allow for student creativity in assignments and develop critical analysis (Bloom) More motivation and self esteem.

Results Engage the students with “their” technology Encourages cooperative learning. (team work) Suits all learning styles. conduct alternative assessments of students, beyond the traditional tests and reports. PBL (project based learning) activities.

Recommendations Review computer skills and software needed for production process. Define the purpose of the Podcast. Brainstorm potential topics for the Podcast with students. Produce rough scripts with students. Record the Podcast content Edit recording in audio editing program. Post content to Internet and RSS feed

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Miss Alkhathlan, Areej