Must-have Tool for Learning and Instruction: Podcasting

Podcasting (Personal On Demand + Broadcasting) is a must-have tool for English language and Instruction in this digital age. As Lee LeFever said in his video Podcasting in Plain English, using podcasting you can capture a new show on TV and listen to or watch it later whenever and wherever you want. Podcasting has distinctive three features as follows: (1) Anyone can do it without special technical devices; (2) you can subscribe the new show which will be created and watch it anywhere anytime as much as you can; (3) you can use all sources of devices such as a computer, I-pad, mp3 player, and any other portable devices.

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I reviewed several podcast episodes on Podcast Awards, among which I will use the Public Speaker in my future classroom for Korean EFL/ESL undergraduate students. In this world overflowing with storytellers, communication and presentation skills are considered crucial to get a chance or attention at school and at work. Taking account of this need, 7 Trends in Public Speaking and Presentations (Part 1) and (Part2) will guide my future students in preparation for their public speaking or presentations more effectively and efficiently. 

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In addition, I reviewed 'Absolutely Intercultural!' and I will make use of the following episode: absolutely intercultural 163 +++ internationalize yourself at home +++ simulations in teaching +++ social barriers +++ culture shock +++ BARNGA. 

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In this episode, you can listen to several students' interviews about their study and internship abroad. Considering anyone goes through culture shock when they go abroad for study or work, the students' tips or suggestions to overcome culture shock will provide my future students with a good opportunity to make a well-prepared plan for studying or doing an internship abroad someday.