Forres Academy: MP3 players

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AuthorsEmma Harris, Forres Academy, Forres, Moray

Objectives

Creative Zen touch MP3 players, Audacity software, Microsoft OfficeSoftware

DescriptionUsing a class set of MP3 players pupils will be able to do independent listening

tasks and to download podcasts to listen to authentic materials.

Pupils will create and record information in the target language to be sent to and

exchanged with schools in France or Austria.

Learning AreasModern Languages, ICT

Levels Secondary school, S3 – S6

MP3 players, listening, podcastsKeywords

Project Overview

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Increase motivation and achievement in modern languages

Independent and differentiated learning using MP3 players for listening.

Students will:

Prepare and record a presentation about their school in target language.

Listen to authentic foreign language material (podcasts)

Forres Academy: MP3 playersTeacher Planning and Management

Background and Planning

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Forres Academy: MP3 players

Teaching Resources

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Student Project Overview: An overview of required tasks.

Pupil help sheet: Writing frame on “Die Schule” which pupils use to prepare their presentation.

MP3 instruction sheet: instructions for use for teachers and pupils.

Pupil survey: template for survey issued to pupils

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Student overview Pupil surveyMP3 Instruction sheet

Pupil help sheet: Die Schule

Forres Academy: MP3 playersTeacher and School Information

Forres Academy is a six year comprehensive community school serving in the town of Forres and its

extensive rural catchment area in west Moray. This includes the villages of Dallas, Alves, Dyke,

Logie, Kinloss (including children of RAF personnel) and Findhorn (including the nearby Findhorn

Community). The school roll is approximately 1000. This varied catchment provides the school with

a vibrant and unique atmosphere.

The modern languages department is made up of 4 full time and 2 part time members of staff and

currently offer French and German from S1-S6. Emma Harris joined the school in August 2005 and

has a keen interest in promoting the use of ICT in the teaching of Modern Foreign Languages to

increase motivation and attaintment.