Podcasting

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=Audio-Lending Library Book Discussion=

=Technology Standards=
 * II Communication
 * A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically
 * B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats

=Summary=  I have been using voicethread with my ESOL families. I upload pictures of the books that are available for checkout and during our weekly meetings students and parents are encouraged to comment on the books that they read. The following example shows some of the discussion by members of our ESOL audio lending library.

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=Reflection= This program is an excellent tool to enhance listening and speaking skills. It promotes fluency and comprehension as students and family members listen to each others comments and discussion and record their own voices in conversation. They have the option to speak in Spanish or English or type a response. It has been a motivational tool for promoting reading and book discussion in a social setting by providing an interactive experience in a relaxed environment. When the families return books to the audio library they are eager to add new comments to the voicethread and listen to what other members have recorded.

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