ParticipatoryTechnology

Participatory Technology : Wikis and Podcasts in the Language Classroom
Presentation for the IUP Spring Methodology Conference on Foreign Language Teaching
2008-04-18

Dr. Dawn Smith - Sherwood
IUP Spanish


Dr. Kenneth Sherwood
IUP English


Emerging Web 2.0 technologies allow teachers to go beyond the web's use as a fount of realia, to facilitate participatory learning. This session examines ways in which "wiki" and "podcast" technologies engage students and provide opportunities for creative production of language. Presenters will introduce teachers to models of classroom use, demonstrate the mechanics of setting up and using these tools, and engage participants in exploring how language students can produce their own "user-content."

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Table of contents

• Wikis - Part 1
  • What's a Wiki in 10 minutes or less
  • Wiki Use and Writing Proficiency
  • Participant reflections
• Podcasts - Part 2
  • What's an audio Podcast in 10 minutes or less
  • Podcast Use and Oral Proficiency
  • Participant Reflection
• Questions and Answers
• Resources
  • Additional Links

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http://wiki.iuphdc.org

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