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→Technology rules (Rules for getting a good quality recording using your mobile phone or laptop)
One-day workshops on "Audio materials development" for participants of the CELT program (different batches) of [http://riesielt.org RIESI] - July 27, 2019, August 24, 2019, September 8, 2019, January 25, 2020.
One-day workshops on "Audio materials development" for participants of the CELT program (different batches) of [http://riesielt.org RIESI] - July 27, 2019, August 24, 2019, September 8, 2019, January 25, 2020, March 1, 2020.
=== Objectives of the workshop ===
=== Objectives of the workshop ===
# Exploring new digital tools for language learning
# Exploring new digital methods for language learning. Exploring Audacity FOSS ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software Free and Open Source Software]) tool to create rich language resources for use in a language lesson
# Learning recording and editing audio using Audacity. Making your audio resource richer by using multiple audio files (background music)
# Learning recording and editing audio using Audacity
# Introduce the philosophy of creating and adapting existing audio resources ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_educational_resources Open Educational Resources] created with FOSS)
# Publishing created audio resource on a [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/sets/riesi-celt-audio-workshop-jan public repository] for use of all teachers
# Introduce the philosophy of creating and adapting existing audio resources
# Publishing created audio resource on a public repository for use of all teachers
=== Agenda ===
=== Agenda ===
Understanding second language acquisition (Krashen)
Understanding second language acquisition (Krashen)
|Review the workshop page
|Review the workshop page
Read the resource on Krashen (See Resources section)
Read the [https://www.sk.com.br/sk-krash.html resource on Krashen] (See Resources section)
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|10.30 - 11.00
|10.30 - 11.00
Discussing
Discussing
|Listen to an audio story (Karadi Tales - Blue Jackal)
|Listen to an audio story (Karadi Tales- [https://youtu.be/eSEgbhGokPA Blue Jackal])
Discuss the benefits of creating audio resource
Discuss the benefits of creating audio resource
|Documenting discussions in a mindmap
|Documenting discussions in a mindmap
Understanding the technical specifications for audio – headphones, microphone, etc
Understanding the technical specifications for audio – headphones, microphone, etc
|Check list of recording a good quality audio
|Check list of recording a good quality audio
Audacity interface
Audacity interface - Go through the audio recording process – record pause, play, stop and save as project file, export. Mobile apps are like sound recorder, audio recorder, recorder
Go through the audio recording process – record pause, play, stop and save as project file, export
Mobile apps are like sound recorder, audio recorder, recorder
Record and save audio files.
Record and save audio files.
3. Workshop [https://tinyurl.com/pf270719 feedback] from the participants
3. Workshop [https://tinyurl.com/pf270719 feedback] from the participants
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=== Some principles for recording audio resource ===
==== Pedagogical principles (Principles for recording conversations amongst two or more people) ====
# Relevant to the student school community home context.
# Meaningful. Richness, variety.
# Allowing scope for background music, sounds.
# Appropriate level of language complexity.
==== Technology rules (Rules for getting a good quality recording using your mobile phone or laptop) ====
# Script need to be ready before recording and detailed
# Find out a less noisy and closed place to record
# Turn off fans and air conditioners, use curtains or thick cloth to cover windows
# Don't use computer which makes noise
# Keep your Mic at-least 15cm away from your mouth
# Use good head phones –
## Audio jacks are working fine
## Mic input is working
## Headphones should support audacity or any other audio tools
## Input level should be less than 100%
# Do test recording to check quality. Satisfy yourself before final recording
[https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/images/f/fb/Checklist_for_recording_good_audio_in_a_computer.pdf Download this checklist from here]
=== Resources ===
=== Resources ===
# [[Non-fiction ideas audio stories|Some ideas (non-fiction)]] for developing audio resources. (Stories are powerful and effective. They are also available in plenty - identify local stories, folk stories etc). In addition non-fiction audio resources can be quite thought provoking and creativity enhancing for older students.
# Audio resources created in the RIESI workshops
# Audio resources created in the RIESI workshops
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/sets/riesi-celt-audio-workshop-jan January 2020 CELT participants]
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/sets/riesi-celt-audio-workshop-jan January 2020 CELT participants]
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/sets/celt-24-aug-2019 August 2019 - CELT participants]
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/sets/celt-24-aug-2019 August 2019 - CELT participants]
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/sets/riesi-celt-created-resources July 2019 - CELT participants]
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/sets/riesi-celt-created-resources July 2019 - CELT participants]
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/ Audio's created by IT for Change] - [https://soundcloud.com/gurumurthy-kasinathan/sets/tabla-bhols-1 Tabla Bhols]
## [https://soundcloud.com/it-for-change/ Audio's created by IT for Change] - [https://soundcloud.com/gurumurthy-kasinathan/sets/tabla-bhols-1 Tabla Bhols] and Flute resources
## [https://soundcloud.com/ajithputhenmaya/the-baby-elephant Baby elephant - Ajith Kumar PS,] Teacher from Sree Narayana school, Perumbavoor
## [https://swarasforschools.com/sfs-video-archive Swaras for schools] - combining English rhymes with Indian tunes
# [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Learn_Audacity '''Audacity''' handout (Free and Open sources audio editor tool)] - to create audio resources
# [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Learn_Audacity '''Audacity''' handout (Free and Open sources audio editor tool)] - to create audio resources
# [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPCWV2LAifpieVp4akjZ_A Karadi tales] - Very rich and brilliant audio stories based on Indian stories and using Indian tunes... must listen to [https://youtube.com/user/karadionline/videos all]
# [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPCWV2LAifpieVp4akjZ_A Karadi tales] - Very rich and brilliant audio stories based on Indian stories and using Indian tunes... must listen to [https://youtube.com/user/karadionline/videos all]