The Learning Technology Team

This is my story about using an iPod

We have been addressing cross-cultural learning and communication styles with Aboriginal students by using an iPod with an iTalk microphone.

A lovely man from the local Worimi people had to present a Dreamtime story in some way. He had written out a short introduction telling where the story came from and who had told him, he was nervous about writing it. I suggested we use the iPod to record his story. He was nervous at first, but then sat peacefully on his own in the garden and quietly told his story.

The result was a beautiful story with birdsong in the background. He was amazed at how easy it was and was happy for other students to listen to his story via the iPod and other appropriate spaces. Learning what an iPod is and how it works motivated him to finish other assessments and built up his confidence.

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