1. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 Using Podcasts in Language Teaching

2. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 What is a podcast? A podcast is an audio and/or video file ‘broadcast’ via the Internet Can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device ( e.g. MP3 player) Term ‘podcast’ comes from iPod (Apple portable MP3 player) and ‘broadcast’

3. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 How can we use podcasting in language teaching? 2 main uses  Students can listen to existing podcasts  Students can create their own podcasts

4. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 Using existing podcasts Self study Listening in class Encourage students to find a podcast that interests them and to listen regularly (subscribe to podcast using e.g. iTunes ‘podcatcher’) Variety of levels Variety of topics

5. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 How do I download a podcast to my computer or MP3 player The easiest way to is to subscribe to the podcast with free software such as iTunes.subscribe Download iTunes at: http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/?ref=http://itunes.com You can also download the individual files from a website: 1.RIGHT-click on the Download button. (for Mac: CTRL-click). 2.For Internet Explorer: Select Save Target As… (for Firefox: Save Link As). 3.When you see the Save box, note where you are saving it and click Save. 4.Find the downloaded file and double-click it or import it into your computer’s audio player. From: http://www.eslpod.com/eslpod_blog/what-is-esl-podcast/http://www.eslpod.com/eslpod_blog/what-is-esl-podcast/

6. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 Using iPods in Language Teaching Video Click to watch video!

7. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 Some examples : General: Language Learning podcasts Language Learning podcasts Podcasts for teachers and learners English: ESL Directory from LearnOutLoud Better English Fun English Lessons English as a Second Language Podcast Genki English Englishcaster

8. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 For children World News for children The Audio Lab Learn out Loud

9. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 Students create podcasts Individual Group Topic ideas:  Personal information  Opinions  Story-telling  Book/Film Reviews

10. Joan O'Sullivan 2009  Students produce regular podcasts on topics covered in class  Upload to website/online community – comment on each other’s review  Students listen to each other’s podcasts - take notes - discuss

11. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 Link to Kickapps Online CommunityKickapps Link to Google sites class webpageGoogle sites

12. Joan O'Sullivan 2009 References Dudeney, G. & N. Hockly. How to teach English with Technology. Pearson Education 2007