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 * Proposal submission #22139**

Making Audiobooks Using PodText and iPods
 * Title**

Satoru Shinagawa, University of Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, HI, USA, satoru@shinagawa.us
 * Presenter(s)**

With their popularity, it ís common to see students listening to or carrying iPods with them as they go from class to class. Wouldn't it be great if one could put a textbook and audio files in the iPod so that students can both read the textbook and listen to sound files together? Actually, iPods can both store text files and audio files. These two functions combined enable an iPod to be used like an AudioBook. Shinagawa named this function '"PodText." Because these files can be created by anyone, educators can create AudioBooks to be used in their classes. By taking advantage of this, students can study using their iPods wherever they bring their iPods. This would be a very useful learning tool in language and non-language classes alike. Shinagawa has made grammar explanations, vocabulary practice, and listening comprehension exercises, all in different PodText files. This presentation will show how to use these two functions in combination and will provide instructions explaining how to create these PodTexts. Additionally, Shinagawa will introduce an online workshop demonstrating how to make PodText files. This online workshop can be accessed anytime and individuals can set their own pace for learning how to create PodTexts.
 * Description**

Forum Not previously published All audiences
 * Notes & Comments**