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Saturday, 24 November 2012

INTERVUE OR INTERVIEW?

Hello everyone,

This entry is about an easy and quick tool, Intervue. This tool is used to gather public opinion regarding certain issues through short video response using webcam. 

Here, are the ways to utilise this tool: 

Firstly, click the link  Intervue


This is how the webpage looks like when you click the link.




Then, you post your question(s) for discussion. People would answer the question using short videos. 




This tool is interesting because: 

  • It encourages meaningful communication between students in language learning by bringing real language
  • Helps in practicing speaking skills, by encouraging fluency at the same time  
  • Motivates students to talk for authentic purpose 
  • Could also be a practice for a real interview later in the future
This tool could be problematic if:

  • There is no internet connection
  • Poor sound and video quality of computer or laptop
  • If the students shy to show their face when talking - increases affective filter and may reduce self confidence
Intervue could be utilised in and outside the classroom:  

In the classroom
  • Learners could practice with their partners before recording - motivating when doing with friends and also encourages teamwork
  • Ideas are still fresh due to the learners enthusiasm - the language produce would be more authentic  
  • Learners might not have internet connection at home 
Outside classroom
  1. If the teacher afraid the classroom would be very noisy and chaotic 
  2. May encourage more participation in the activity from learners especially the shy ones. They would have more confidence in talking and recording their speech by themselves

MJ

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