Putting my money where my mouth is!

I have been stating that podcasting is improving oral language in my classroom and now it is time to put my money where my mouth is. I decided to conduct research to support or refute this assertion. I gathered data using an attitude survey, audio recordings, video recordings and a reflection journal. This podcast outlines my study and the findings with theoretical backing. I can now say why what I do works. I mention the KPE podcast again in this podcast and the application that I mention for putting a map on your page can be downloaded from http://www.clustrmaps.com. I have two major points in this podcast. The first is that podcasting provides a vital middle step for students when crafting an oral language presentation. It gives them the chance to edit and revise their presentation and experiment when crafting the presentation as they don't have the audience present and can ask for feedback from peers. This means that students can practice, then record, get feedback, refine their presentation and then present it. The next step is to be able to present in person in front of an audience. The second point is that the use of podcasting supports a social constructivist learning environment and this creates thinking communicators and not just proficient speakers.