Podcasting (a portemanteau of the words iPod and broadcasting) is the name given to the publishing of audio (usually mp3 files) via the Internet, designed to be downloaded and listened to on a portable mp3 player of any type, or on a personal computer.Podcasting, which is a recent development of the changing Web (often referred to as Web 2.0), at its most basic level offers language teachers and students a wide range of possibilities for extra listening both inside and outside of the classroom. Apart from this, however, it is also possible to extend the scope of the classroom when students become involved in creating their own content for a real audience, building community with other classes and students around the world, or when teachers share good practice and new developments with colleagues on-line.Our aim with this session is to examine the current and future uses of podcasting (downloadable Internet audio) in English Language Teaching. Participants will be examining existing podcasts and how best to find them and integrate them into their own teaching and learning situations. We will also give participants who want to produce their own podcasts the opportunity to do so in a supportive community environment where advice and encouragement will be given during every stage of the process, from planning to production, and publication to promotion.Weekly synchronous sessions (including participation by guest podcasters) will be held to analyse various aspects of podcasting from different perspectives and encourage discussion about the current practice and future potential of this exciting new medium.
.jpg){kind=link}