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A research paper presented in the second International Conference of E-learning and distant learning The effectiveness

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A research paper presented in the second International Conference of E-learning and distant learning The effectiveness

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    2. A research paper presented in the second International Conference of E-learning and distant learning The effectiveness Of Podcasting in Developing Speaking Skill In ESL Presented by : Miss. Alkhathlan ,Areej

    3. Theme of talk Introduction Defining the problem. Podcasting. Why podcasting? Research ( tool-Data analysis- results- recommendations)

    4. Introduction Technology based Educational reform. Digitalized students. From distant learning to mobile learning. Learning a foreign language Since 2005, there have seen rapid advances in podcasting, a new technology for broadcasting audio programs on the Internet. Podcasting was originally for conveying information and entertainment. But soon educators saw the huge potential it has for teaching and learning. Many writers have pointed out the huge benefits that podcasting can offer language education, especially with regard to developing learners' listening and speaking skills. Since 2005, there have seen rapid advances in podcasting, a new technology for broadcasting audio programs on the Internet. Podcasting was originally for conveying information and entertainment. But soon educators saw the huge potential it has for teaching and learning. Many writers have pointed out the huge benefits that podcasting can offer language education, especially with regard to developing learners' listening and speaking skills.

    5. Define the problem Insufficiency of speaking skill among Saudi students. Although English has become an essential requirement in most professional fields and certainly the international language for business is English, this has not led to wide spread fluency in speaking English. Fluency in English is an essential requirement in finding a good job, nonetheless we still find deficiencies in this proficiency and learners tend to focus on learning the language only to translate content or passing exams. Typically, ESL learners in Saudi Arabia pay little attention to practicing the language daily. Globalization means competition and competition means that more recently qualified teachers who are both competent in using technology as well as more traditional methods are developing the techniques to enhance learning and speaking in English.( sarcastic classmates) Although English has become an essential requirement in most professional fields and certainly the international language for business is English, this has not led to wide spread fluency in speaking English. Fluency in English is an essential requirement in finding a good job, nonetheless we still find deficiencies in this proficiency and learners tend to focus on learning the language only to translate content or passing exams. Typically, ESL learners in Saudi Arabia pay little attention to practicing the language daily. Globalization means competition and competition means that more recently qualified teachers who are both competent in using technology as well as more traditional methods are developing the techniques to enhance learning and speaking in English.( sarcastic classmates)

    6. Define the problem

    8. We want students to speak! But !!! Some Students:

    9. Sts are apprehensive and hesitant of pronouncing new words correctly. (no practice)

    10. students are not given the chance to practice Teachers complain of TIME . to (listen or practice). The need of audio material to be available for students 24/7 and enough time to practice.

    11. Podcasting

    12. Podcasting You dont need an iPod! You can use any mp3 player at all - it doesnt even have to be portable. You can just use your computer to listen to Podcasts.You dont need an iPod! You can use any mp3 player at all - it doesnt even have to be portable. You can just use your computer to listen to Podcasts.

    13. Podcast A podcast is a series of digital-media files which are distributed over the internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and computers. (wikipedia - podcasting) PODCASTING IS A TERM used to describe a combination of hardware and software used to distribute audio and video content onlinePODCASTING IS A TERM used to describe a combination of hardware and software used to distribute audio and video content online

    15. Defining podcast A podcast consists of many media files and a RSS feed xml text file. Media files are automatically downloaded to subscribers computer with podcatcher software like iTunes. Listeners

    16. why podcasting? Anytime-any place- practice more (self pace) no fear from sarcastic looks of their classmates. Teachers with simple computure skills can deal with it. Saves teachers time in class when playing the audio files many times for weak sts. Give more time for teachers to follow up ,evaluate and give feed back for their sts)Anytime-any place- practice more (self pace) no fear from sarcastic looks of their classmates. Teachers with simple computure skills can deal with it. Saves teachers time in class when playing the audio files many times for weak sts. Give more time for teachers to follow up ,evaluate and give feed back for their sts)

    17. why podcasting? Multi-media 99% Free Can be listened to on many platforms; desktop, laptop, handhelds,MP3 players and iPods, mobile phones. Mobile time-shifting capability Low cost to broadcast cheap publishing platform and more content

    18. Tool of research http://areej-eslpodcast.com/

    19. Podcasts downloaded on a phone

    20. Aim of the research Two groups (Controlled and experimental) To measure the efficiency of using Podcasting in enhancing speaking skill by testing the hypothesis: there are differences in having clear statistics among the average scores of the two groups.

    21. Data analysis Data analysis identified different results. The performance of the experimental group used the (Podcasting) method was better than the performance of the group using the conventional/traditional method.

    22. Data analysis

    23. Results Data analysis ensures the effectiveness of podcasting in enhancing speaking skill among students of ESL. This result agrees with results of other researches like (Sze,2008) ,(Moreira &Menez,2009), ( Cenin, McCullough & Reynold,2007)

    24. Results Self pace learning students (Individualized Instruction) Students build their own learning Constructivism.(piaget,1934). Allow for student creativity in assignments and develop critical analysis (Bloom) More motivation and self esteem. Story of a sts built his own learning (sharing stanford story)0 such learning will stay Story of a sts built his own learning (sharing stanford story)0 such learning will stay

    25. Results Engage the students with their technology Encourages cooperative learning. (team work) Suits all learning styles. conduct alternative assessments of students, beyond the traditional tests and reports. PBL (project based learning) activities.

    26. Recommendations Review computer skills and software needed for production process. Define the purpose of the Podcast. Brainstorm potential topics for the Podcast with students. Produce rough scripts with students. Record the Podcast content Edit recording in audio editing program. Post content to Internet and RSS feed The Ministry of Education should work harder in facilitating a technical support team responsible in increase the level of awareness with the latest educational technical methods. To be updated and in a continuance improving strategy with all new educational technology that may help all students in excelling the learning 2------ intgrating technology in education motivate didgital sts The Ministry of Education should work harder in facilitating a technical support team responsible in increase the level of awareness with the latest educational technical methods. To be updated and in a continuance improving strategy with all new educational technology that may help all students in excelling the learning 2------ intgrating technology in education motivate didgital sts

    27. Recommendations -Educators role: -Updated with the latest educational technical methods - technical support team The Ministry of Education should work harder in facilitating a technical support team responsible in increase the level of awareness with the latest educational technical methods. To be updated and in a continuance improving strategy with all new educational technology that may help all students in excelling the learning 2------ intgrating technology in education motivate didgital sts The Ministry of Education should work harder in facilitating a technical support team responsible in increase the level of awareness with the latest educational technical methods. To be updated and in a continuance improving strategy with all new educational technology that may help all students in excelling the learning 2------ intgrating technology in education motivate didgital sts

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