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>From: "Shoaf,Judith P" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:32 -0400
>Subject: RE: #9263.1 (!) Authentic language audio tapes
>Thread-Topic: #9263.1 (!) Authentic language audio tapes
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I was curious about this query because of the specific reference to tapes for
classroom use. Simone, do you mean that you want analog cassette tapes rather
than digital media? Or is "audio tapes" a slip for "audio files"?

A lot of schools (as is evident from a different thread on "user frustration
with classroom media equipment) provide computers connected to projectors in
every classroom or in selected classroom. This can allow the instructor to
present material directly from the web. Students can then go home or to a
computer lab and replay the audio or video for a more intensive listening
experience.

Besides Youtube and Dailymotion, there are also a lot of podcasts or
streaming/cached radio shows online in various places. 

If what you want is audio tapes, it might be helpful if you specified the
particular language(s) and level of the students. 

Judy Shoaf


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