Simulating immersion: Podcasting in Spanish teaching

Mario Daniel Martín, Elizabeth Ann Beckmann

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    Abstract

    This chapter describes the genesis, implementation, and evaluation of an innovative approach to the intensive use of Academic Podcasting Technology (APT) in the teaching of Spanish to undergraduates at the Australian National University from 2007 to 2009. Students became active users and producers of Spanish language podcasts in a simulated immersion environment. Integrating APT into the educational design of two thematic courses created authentic and engaging socio-cultural contexts for language use while meeting students’ needs for resource accessibility and mobility. Pioneering and exciting in its conception and outcomes, this approach has received very positive feedback from students, and provides a pedagogically-sound model for the effective use of APT in immersive-style language teaching.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAcademic Podcasting and Mobile Assisted Language Learning
    Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Outcomes
    PublisherIGI Global
    Pages111-131
    Number of pages21
    ISBN (Print)9781609601416
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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