In this task, studentsproduce a short audio-visual presentation to introduce themselves to their peers. In order to do so, they use the free software tool Fotobabble, which allows them to upload a picture of their choice and record a short audio-presentation.After sharing their own " fotobabble" with the rest of the group (e.g.on a common wiki/blog),students listen totheir peers' presentations, take notes,and prepare questions to get to know one other better. Questions are then asked in the next Skype meeting (or, alternatively, posted on a common wikipage/blog).
Institution reporting the task:
Language of task instructions:
English
Target Group:
Any
Level:
Any
References and acknowledgements:
None
Type:
Information exchange
Estimated Duration:
None
Topic:
self-introduction hobbies experiences
Tags:
ice-breaker
Acknowledgements:
None
Language Configurations:
Lingua Franca
Language(s) that the task can be used in:
Any
Dominant language production:
Speaking/listening asynchronous
Target Competences:
Language competence |
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Online communication skills |
Specific pedagogical objectives:
Creation of a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere in the groups
Suggested Communication Tools:
Voice recording tools
Suggested Resources:
None
Instructions:
Please choose a picture which best represents yourself and/or your ' world' or culture. Go toFotobabble, upload the picture following the instructions and record a short message which explains why you have chosen that picture and in what way it represents yourself and/or your culture. You' ll need a
microphone to record your voice. You can record as many times as you want before you save the link. Once you have saved it, copy the link to your Fotobabble by following the instructions, and paste it on the project wikipage to share it with the rest of the group. Then, listen to your peers' " fotobabbles" carefully, take notes and prepare questions thatyou would like to ask them in the next Skype meeting.
Learner Texts:
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Criteria for Completion:
None
Comments and suggestions:
None
Author/copyright:
Marta Guarda (University of Padova)