Producing cell phone video diaries

Author(s)
Gromik, Nicolas
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
This chapter reports on an ongoing project conducted at Tohoku University in Sendai,Japan. A mixed group of seven advanced EFL learners produced weekly cell phone Video diaries that were then delivered online via blip.tv. Participants completed this task as an independent learning project. Using the video recording feature of their cell phones, participants produced videos between 15 and 30 seconds long. As a piece of preliminary research, the aim was not to gather evidence about the linguistic gains that such technology affords, but rather to assess whether or not such a learning approach was feasible and suitable for students. The findings revealed that while the majority of the students found merit in this project, some had reservations. The outcome of this project demonstrates how Web 2.0 is redefining the Internet as a platform for individual content delivery, especially in terms of audio and visual productions.
Citation
Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning, p. 259-273
ISBN
9781605661919
9781605661902
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Language
en
Publisher
Information Science Reference
Title
Producing cell phone video diaries
Type of document
Book Chapter
Entity Type
Publication

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