Description
Looking for ways to help English Learners build speaking confidence while expressing their ideas authentically? Want a project that strengthens communication skills without requiring complex visuals or writing demands? Audio recording gives students focused opportunities to practice language through speaking, listening, and collaboration, all in a low-pressure format. When supported with clear scaffolds, audio projects help English Learners organize ideas, build fluency, and communicate meaning with confidence. In this course, Shelly Terrell shows you how to use free, education-friendly audio tools along with supports and templates that guide students through the recording process. You will walk away with ready-to-use resources and a clear plan to implement an engaging audio project immediately.This is course four of six in the series titled "Literacy Projects for Adolescent English Learners."
Objectives
Identify audio recording tools appropriate for adolescent English Learners in grades 4 to 12.Explain how audio projects support language development through speaking and listening.Apply scaffolds and supports to guide students through an audio recording project.Analyze student needs to determine appropriate supports for communication and fluency.Evaluate audio tools and student recordings for clarity, accessibility, and effectiveness.Create a content-specific audio project that integrates language development and academic content.
