Using Podcasts and Digital Storytelling in Language Learning

What is a 

• audio and/or video file
• ‘broadcast’ via the Internet 
• Can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device ( e.g. MP3 player)
• Term ‘podcast’ comes from iPod (Apple portable MP3 player) and ‘broadcast’

How can we use podcasting in language teaching? 

• Students can listen to existing podcasts
• Students can create their own podcasts

Using existing podcasts

• Self study
• Listening in class
• Encourage students to find a podcast that interests them and to listen regularly 
• Variety of levels
• Variety of topics

My example of podcast