Creating conversations via communal podcasts
Posted by onlineteachernetwork on January 8, 2007
Chinswing – Creating Conversations (A place to share, discuss and debate)
Could this be one interactive way of engaging learners, especially those struggling (or with no option) to get to face-to-face classes? Perhaps more interactive than a standard podcast?
The Language channel is a particularly interesting listen as already language teachers have been asking whether Chinswing could provide increased opportunities for learners who wish to learn and practice their English or other languages. There are some insightful comments from learners too.
It’s a new tool with improvements happening regularly and it’s made in Australia too I believe. So, keep your eyes open for upgrades, improvements and feel free to offer feedback too if you get into using it for yourself!
technorati tags:podcast, chinswing, discussion, online.learning, engagement, conversation
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January 16th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
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