05_Tasks


 * Tasks[[image:212381-1440x900-97modeling-humor01.jpg width="384" height="256" align="right"]]**

Select one or two of the tasks in the list below and plan to complete it by creating your very own version of the task though SOM and posting it to your own Podcasting Channel. The place the link to your podcast for everyone to see in your page on this wiki.

**Task One - The Messy Rooms**

// Create a simple podcast that demonstrates how one can describe what is wrong with messy rooms. Use pictures uploaded to the wiki, or your own, to show on screen. As each picture shows you say something to describe the picture. You can use audio support only - speak to the pictures in your recording - or you can place the picture in a digital show (like PPT) and while you explain and model the description of the pictures, you show support texts on screen. Place your model/example podcast online. Invite your students to complete a similar task. //

**Remember scaffolding.** Provide your students with support to complete the task, by giving your students structures they can use to explain and describe the images. For example:


 * In this picture I see...
 * This room is messy because...
 * Many things are out of place. The ....is on top of....; The ....is under...
 * Use commands. "Clean your room!" - "Dust the table!" - "Sweep the floors!" - "Pick up the dirty clothes!"....

**Images for this task** (click on the links below)
 * [|messy1.jpg]
 * [|messy2.jpg.jpg]
 * [|messy3.jpg.jpg]
 * [|messy4.jpg.JPG]

Model of Power Point as example for this task ([|messyRooms.ppt])

Val's Example of Podcast (link)

**Task Two - Grammar Rules**

// Create one simple PPT slide show explaining a simple grammar rule. //// Do not add too many //// distractions and animations. Simple explanations will do. Practice //// explaining the rule as you play your show in rehearse mode. Then use the SOM tool to record your explanation and save it as movie file. Upload your file to your podcast channel and share it with your colleagues at the session (use a link). Remember to be short - 3-5 minutes are usually enough. //

**Task Three - Dialogue Building Model**

// This is a task where you can use the audio element of the podcast // // more than the video or multimedia component. Build a structured dialogue through a simple line of text (like the one proposed below). Then record your part of the text leaving enough time in between the responses and questions for your students to fill in the dialogue. Time the **silen** //// **t** spaces in between the responses and keep track of them. Then use the activity (once you upload it to your podcast channel) as practice for your students. Remember that your students can download the activity on their mobile device and listen to it outside of class time (as homework). //

**Task Four - Explain a Site/Research Resources**

// Select a meaningful site you want your students to access and gather information from. Access the site and record a short video as you explain the key elements of the site. Remember to keep your explanation short. Explain about links and how to search the site. Upload your recorded video to the podcast channel and share it with your students. //

**Task Five - Presentation**

// Prepare a short presentation on a topic of your choice and record it. Then upload the presentation to your channel.Your students can access your explanation of a concept as often as they need to in order to master their understanding of the topic. //