audioboo > the use of podcast

 

Nowdays podcast has become an exciting tool in  language classrooms as a medium to support the learning system more flexible and interesting.

 

So what does it do?

Audioboo is a platform where we can record our voice and share it with our family, friends and the public through the internet. Fancy trying it click HERE!

How to use it?

1) In order to use it, first you have to sign up for an account so that everything is organised and all your podcast made by you can be traced in your account. You can also sign up using your twitter account if you already have one.

 

 2)Then you can start the recording session through the microphone from your computer or upload the file that is already made earlier. You can pause and even preview the recordings you made earlier and record another one if you are not satisfied with it.

 

 

 

3)Then you can fill up all the extra information about the podcast.

 

4)Your podcast is ready to be shared with people around the world or even post it in social network such as  facebook or even twitter.

 

5)You can also embed your podcast in your blogs or any websites that you got.

Why this tool is great for language learners and even teachers?

• A new way to practice speaking skills, where students can record thier voice and reflect on thier way using the target language.

• As a medium to get all the students to speak up confidently especially the ones who are a bit shy to speak in class.

• It is a free tool and students can record as many podcast as they want to share it with the others.

• Teachers can record further explanations about the lessons in class and share it with the students so they can understands much clearer at home.

• It is a tool that can be use to record students own voice for a listening activity to be more real and fun.

Limitations

• Need access to the internet

• Some students might feel shy to share their podcast. 

• It is a tool for students to reflect on thier skills but not in terms of learning new knowledge

• It might be boring to some of the advance students