Mash it Up! Using GarageBand to Enhance Second Language Learning
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This PPT covers how and why Web 2.0 tools, such as GarageBand, can support, enhance and extend foreign language learning in the elementary classroom. Presented by: Lisa C. Hasler Waters, November 2007, University of Hawaii.
Transcript of Mash it Up! Using GarageBand to Enhance Second Language Learning
Problem: language deficit
National security
Economic vitality
Career security
Why?
Lack of classes
Limited time in class
Overcrowded class
Solution: Web 2.0!
More ways to communicate
Connect to the L2 culture
Motivating
Ingredients for Learning L2
Recipe
Input
Incidental acquisition
Motivation
Willingness to communicate
Ingredients for Learning L2
Recipe
Input
Incidental acquisition
Motivation
Willingness to communicate
Mix with music!
Ingredients for Learning L2
Recipe
Input
Incidental acquisition
Motivation
Willingness to communicate
Mix with music
Mash up with Web 2.0!
Students Mash it up
Goal Employ ingredients for learning L2Use music as teaching strategyConnect to the culture of the L2Extend L2 learning beyond the classroomEncourage them to use the language
(WTC)Make L2 fun
The ToolsTool System Applications Processor/
Ram/Devices
Pros/Cons Cost
GarageBand Mac OS 10.3.9+
Create songs, music, podcasts
1,000 prerecorded instruments
100 loops
1.67GHz
512 MB Ram
Soundcard
Easy to use
Prerecorded tracks
Compatible with many audio formats
Takes lots of space
Mac only
$79 (ILife Suite)
SoundForge PC
Windows 2000
Create songs, music, podcasts
30 sound effects
100 loops
400 MHz Relatively easy to use
Compatible with many audio formats
Single track editing
PC only
$70
Indabamusic.com
PC/Mac
Web-
based
Upload music and remix
Collaborate with others to make music
Blog music
n/a Step by step process
Collaborate worldwide with other musicians
Share music easily
No prerecorded tracks
Free!
Audacity PC &
Mac
Create songs, music, podcasts
Suggested:
600 MHz,
256 MB Ram
Soundcard
Easy and free!
No prerecorded loops
Limited tracks for editing
Free!
Process
1. Group students 2. Review vocabulary3. Create band names in the L24. Write and translate lyrics 5. Train on GarageBand6. Select background music7. Enhance music with ethnic sounds8. Practice singing9. Record and upload10.Share and discuss
La Musica!10 songs produced
ResultsSurveys
liked creating, but not again fairly easy to writesinging was fun, somewhat easy loved GarageBandsome teams did not work well together
Posttest compared to pre testStudents couldn’t complete on time
Observationsused the target language!Employed 4 ingredients for L2 learningextended their time on L2 laughed and had fun
Obstacles
Teams: disagreements, slackers
Songs: some difficult to translate, pronounce
Quality: too much noise, not prepared
Time: not enough to rehearse
Scheduling: conflicts with school events
Social: shy, bossy
Solutions
Teams: mix with peers
Songs: create fill-in the blank songs
Quality: schedule recordings and rehearsal
Time: work over a semester = final project
Scheduling: review school calendar
Social: state rules: fun, respect, Golden Rule, rap it, read it
Recommendations
Non-L2 courses
All grade levels
Checklist of Web 2.0 / Strategies
Language goals rule, not technology
Design with function over form
Collaborate with native speakers
