Podcast

Podcast

 

Podcast. Maybe you have already known that, it is a combining word from "broadcasting" and iPod". But, let's take a look on brief definition about podcast.

Podcasting is a form of audio broadcasting on the Internet. I am sure that you must be familiar with  iPod. Perhaps, you think that you only can listen a podcast by the iPod. But, no. You can listen to the podcast by using your computers or mobile phones. There are many sites that provide online podcast to practice your listening, or for you who want to explore more about surroundings. One of audio file types that popular is MP3. Nowadays, MP3 can be downloaded everywhere.

Okay, talking about podcast, the contain of the podcast itself is varied. In English teaching, podcast usually used as listening material. You play the audio file and ask your students to listen and do some activities like fill in the blank, listening comprehension questions, or summary. Yes, mostly podcast for English teaching can easily downloaded from internet such as BBC or VOA.

If teachers may find it difficult to find best topic or suitable accent or speed for their students, they are able to record their own talk as podcast. However, make sure that all the pronunciation is correct so it can be a good model for students.

If teachers want to do it differently, how if you ask your students to make the podcast. You may ask them to record their conversation and upload it to the internet. It can be on Google drive or Soundcloud. So that everyone can give comment and listen to it outside the class. It is also one of good ways to monitor your students' improvement. 

Take a look on this. It is and Example of Podcast that is uploaded on Soundcloud.

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This audio will talk about their experience on culture shock.

How to record it?
You can record it using your mobile phone, or using Audacity.
It is an aplication to record and edit audio. You can even add some music on your recording.

Take a look on this video.

How to make Podcast using Audacity 

The use of such technology can be on of good points for students in the future. They will probably face a moment who obligate them to record or edit audio/video. For teachers, it is also one of good sign that we as teachers keep updated to new technology.

Just like podcast, maybe in everyday life, they listen to the music and play the radio.

Try to make link for the technology used and teaching.

And, your classroom will be more meaningful and joyful. :D

Okay, See ya Fellas on the next Teacher's Path posts.