The document discusses the use of podcasting as a tool to develop autonomous learners and enhance speaking and listening skills among second-year English students at the University of Los Andes. Findings indicate that while many students faced technical challenges and limited internet access, a large percentage found podcasting beneficial for learning outside the classroom and enjoyed the process. Overall, the use of podcasts increased motivation, fostered cooperative learning, and promoted autonomy in language learning.

1. Podcasting: A tool to develop autonomous learners The Web 2.0 for ELT Teachers The British Council - AVEALMEC Profs. Carmen Chacón & Clevia Pérez Universidad de Los Andes Táchira November, 2007

2. Podcasting in language learning Listening input Speaking practice Real world connection Content creation Cooperation and interaction Better quality of student work Motivation

3. O bjectives To use podcasts to develop autonomous learners To use podcasts to develop speaking and listening skills

4. Methodology Population Second-year English students at the University of Los Andes A questionnaire on students’ perceptions about the use of Podcasts Procedure Class divided into groups Groups created a Podcast: designed, rehearsed and published their podcasts

5. FINDINGS

6. Accessibility Internet access (96% did not have Internet at home) Access to Computers (60% did not have a PC) Time on the Internet: 5 hours (per week)

7. 65% I faced tech issues when recording the podcasts. 68% I had to practice many times before recording. 85% I put my best effort in each recording. 82% I was excited whenever I had to record. 71% I enjoyed recording. Percentage of students who agreed with the statement Item

8. 80% The podcast project helped me learn out of class. 80% The podcast project helped me develop my listening skills. 84% The podcast project helped me develop my speaking skills. 89% The team contributed the same amount of work. Percentage of students who agreed with the statement Item

9. Conclusions Podcasting: increases motivation fosters cooperative learning helps develop listening and speaking skills promotes autonomy and life-long learning

10. Teacher’s Podcast: http://listenandspeak.podomatic.com

11. Students’ Podcasts

12. REFERENCES Stanley, G. (2005). Podcasting for ELT . Teaching English, 17 Nov. 2005. http://flta.fulbrightonline.org/documents/Minjuan_Wang.ppt?PHPSESSID=8aaa6a87dd1c2f75c77435a1dd07360c#256,1,Blogging and Podcasting in Foreign Language Teaching. Retrieved, May 2007. http:// es.wikipedia.org / wiki / Podcasting http :// www.how - to - podcast - tutorial.com /00- podcast - tutorial - four - ps.htm http :// userwww.sfsu.edu / ~nshelley / teacher.html

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