Introducing each other using audio-visual materials

In this task, students
produce 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 &quot fotobabble&quot with the rest of the group (e.g.
on a common wiki/blog),
students listen to
their peers&#39
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:

University of Padova

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
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 &#39 world&#39 or culture. Go to
Fotobabble, 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&#39 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&#39 &quot fotobabbles&quot
carefully, take notes and prepare questions that
you would like to ask them in the next Skype meeting.

Learner Texts:

Document related to the task:

None

Criteria for Completion:

None

Comments and suggestions:

None

Author/copyright:

Marta Guarda (University of Padova)