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 * ENGLISH **

=**Technology **=
 * Podcasts

=**Curriculum Standards **=

8th grade, Communication: Oral and Visual

> testimonial, glittering generalities, emotional word repetition and > bait and switch) used in presentations and media messages.
 * 2. Identify and analyze the persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon,

> repetition, appeal to emotion, eye contact) and how they contribute > to meaning.
 * 4. Identify the speaker’s choice of language and delivery styles (e.g.,


 * Description **

Students will create podcasts that attempt to convince their classmates to join a certain after school activity or club. The podcasts will employ persuasive techniques which their classmates will later identify and explain why they were effective or ineffective.


 * Supporting Research **

A journal article (available through KSU’s library website) provides numerous examples of colleges and universities as well as K-12 schools using podcasting technology successfully as a learning tool.
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Tried & True or New & Innovative? **

NI—Using podcasts as learning tools is considered a fairly new and innovative idea. Because students may be familiar with using and/or creating podcasts when they come into the classroom, it makes sense for teachers to harness the technology to help students learn to analyze speakers' presentations.

References Riddle, J. (2010). Podcasting in the classroom: a sound success. //MultiMedia & Internet@Schools//, //17//(1), 23-26.