I chose Group 6’s VoiceThread activity using the Interpersonal mode of
communication. These three teachers will have a lower intermediate level class
compare and contrast American and Arab cultures as reflected through “America’s
Got Talent” and “Arabs Got Talent”.
I see great potential and a wealth of opportunity for
conversation by using this idea. However, I would need to break the tasks into
smaller portions with more scaffolding for the level and for the goal of
encouraging oral communication and interaction between students.
Before the synchronous activity, each of them will view the two links (three times each) given to them with some observation questions to consider and write their personal notes.
Initially I would have prepared a chart of basic pictures which both
students will access as a Google doc. and have in front of them as they begin the Hangout. They will compare and contrast preplanned
focus areas of the two shows --- for
instance, type of clothes, type of performance, stage backdrops and facial and
body expressions of the judges. Students should discuss with each other first
what they saw and then move on to some basic comparing/contrasting statements. My
emphasis will be on use and flow of as many Arabic phrases and vocabulary as
possible without the demand for perfect grammar and sentence structure. After the two have talked together they will
be able to email a sentence or two from their comparisons to me, the
facilitator.
The assessment challenge would be finding the easiest
recording method for students to use so that it will not impede their ability
to talk as naturally as possible with each other. I see that Google+ Hangouts has a way to
record for 15 minutes and uploads to your YouTube account. I don’t think it will allow young
kids to use it but this might be a way for college and adults. http://youtu.be/2dxREuMEF3Y
The other challenge is arranging a convenient time for both participants to be in the Hangout together.
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