Chansons d’hiver

A video sharing activity which gives cultural background to celebrations during winter.

A forum is created and students are asked to share their favourite christmas songs. They can use links to youtube, make a group video or record audio singing their favourite winnter song.

Institution reporting the task:

University of Warwick home page

Language of task instructions:

English

Target Group:

Foreign languages

Level:

Any

References and acknowledgements:

None

Type:

Comparison & analysis

Estimated Duration:

1 session

Topic:

celebrations

Tags:

vidéo
audio
celebrations
culture

Acknowledgements:

None

Language Configurations:

Bilingual

Language(s) that the task can be used in:

Any

Dominant language production:

Writing/reading asynchronous
Speaking/listening asynchronous

Target Competences:

Language competence
Intercultural skills
Online communication skills
Media literacy

Specific pedagogical objectives:

Development of students interest in cultural similarities and differences
Creation of a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere in the groups

Suggested Communication Tools:

Multimedia tools
Moodle-like
Social Networks

Suggested Resources:

To make own audio recordings (if this cannot already be done within the VLE)

https://soundcloud.com/


To upload video
(if this cannot already be done within the VLE)

create a youtube channel or use vimeo
https://vimeo.com


There are many songs already available on youtube, show students how to take the embed code and include it on the forum.


Instructions:

Create a forum on your shared space

Give clear instructions about the management of video

Encourage commenting and replies to posts

Organise a sing along!


Learner Texts:

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Document related to the task:

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Criteria for Completion:

This task was part of the 2014-15 activities too but as a non-compulsory task. An open badge was awarded for those who contributed to the seasonal spirit by shairng on the Chansons de Noel et d hiver forum within a limited timeframe. The OIE badge was called Conviviality, 13 were awarded.

Comments and suggestions:

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