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ELT Cast

By Benjamin L. Stewart

ELT Cast is an educational podcast of shared teaching and learning practices and perspectives as an English-as-a-foreign-language teacher trainer. Topics include 1) becoming a more effective, efficient, and engaging communicator of the English language; 2) discussing how languages are learned; 3) discussing educational theory; and 4) discussing teaching practice. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed here are my personal views and do not represent the official position or endorsement of any other entity.
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ItC 95: Leveraging Online Spaces for Educational Purposes

ELT CastJan 15, 2022

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ELT Cast 123: Sectioning Your Way to a Stellar Lit Review

ELT Cast 123: Sectioning Your Way to a Stellar Lit Review

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ELT Cast 122: From Broad to Specific - Tips for Narrowing Down Your Research Topic

ELT Cast 122: From Broad to Specific - Tips for Narrowing Down Your Research Topic

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Feb 11, 202429:15
ELT Cast 121: Demystifying citations when writing an academic text

ELT Cast 121: Demystifying citations when writing an academic text

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Feb 05, 202412:12
ELT Cast 120: Friend or Foe? Understanding the Capabilities and Limitations of AI in Academic Writing

ELT Cast 120: Friend or Foe? Understanding the Capabilities and Limitations of AI in Academic Writing

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Jan 31, 202407:33
ELT Cast 119: Tips when writing a literature review

ELT Cast 119: Tips when writing a literature review

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Jan 28, 202415:07
ELT Cast 118: Microsoft Teams and Website Tips for Spring 2024

ELT Cast 118: Microsoft Teams and Website Tips for Spring 2024

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Jan 28, 202417:37
ELT Cast 117: Workflow and technology
Jan 09, 202412:60
ELT Cast 116: A lesson plan explained
Aug 20, 202332:37
ELT Cast 115: Back to RemNote
Aug 13, 202317:47
ELT Cast 114: Instructions to a recent speaking activity for B1-B2 English language learners
Jan 02, 202324:56
ELT Cast 113: A RemNote dashboard for instructors

ELT Cast 113: A RemNote dashboard for instructors

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Newsletter #5: Time off to think about tools and thoughts to track for tomorrow 

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Audio Gear - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Zoom PodTrak P4; Screen recording software: OBS; video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution -  Title: Clover 3 | Artist: Vibe Mountain | YouTube audio library 

Dec 25, 202214:33
ELT Cast 112: What impact does ChatGPT (AI) have on your teaching practice?
Dec 20, 202227:28
ELT Cast 111: Dos and Don'ts of Academic Writing

ELT Cast 111: Dos and Don'ts of Academic Writing

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Dec 20, 202250:28
ELT Cast 110: How does RemNote add value to my current workflow

ELT Cast 110: How does RemNote add value to my current workflow

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Dec 08, 202228:30
109: A workflow for instructors who want to get things done

109: A workflow for instructors who want to get things done

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Dec 08, 202210:59
108: Communicative Abilities in English: Essay Group Feedback (Early Stages)

108: Communicative Abilities in English: Essay Group Feedback (Early Stages)

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Dec 08, 202250:32
107: Pedagogical Dialogues: S.C.H.O.O.L. Framework

107: Pedagogical Dialogues: S.C.H.O.O.L. Framework

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Dec 08, 202232:50
106: Pedagogical Dialogues: Learning Modalities in the English Language Learning Classroom

106: Pedagogical Dialogues: Learning Modalities in the English Language Learning Classroom

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Dec 08, 202217:15
105: The English-Language Instructor Finding Flow

105: The English-Language Instructor Finding Flow

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Dec 08, 202254:42
104: Writing Workshop: Thesis Statement and Skeleton Outline

104: Writing Workshop: Thesis Statement and Skeleton Outline

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Dec 08, 202211:36
103: Writing Workshop: Argumentative Essay

103: Writing Workshop: Argumentative Essay

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An argumentative essay is an academic text that requires research (from peer-reviewed journal articles) to argue for or against a particular point of view. An argumentative essay contains an initial claim (or initial argument), and counterclaim (or a counterargument or response), and a rebuttal (or reply or comment). An argument is only as good as its counterargument; that is, a good argument requires evidence that supports both the initial argument as well as the counterargument.
Initial claim: The initial claim contains evidence (from the literature) that supports the thesis statement of the essay.
Counterclaim: The counterclaim contains evidence that supports the opposing viewpoint. The counterclaim explains what's weak or what's wrong with the initial claim.
Rebuttal: The rebuttal contains evidence that supports the weaknesses of the counterclaim.

Block Method

For context, assume you are writing a five-paragraph essay where the first paragraph is an introduction paragraph, followed by three body paragraphs, and ends with a conclusion paragraph. An argumentative essay that follows a block method would dedicate the first body paragraph to the initial claim, the second body paragraph to the counterclaim, and the third body paragraph to the rebuttal.

Point-by-Point Method

An argumentative essay that follows a point-by-point method would establish three key points in the thesis statement whereby each key point is developed in each of the three body paragraphs. When developing each of the three points (in the body paragraphs), the initial claim, counterclaim, and rebuttal would appear throughout as necessary to create a sound argument. With a point-by-point method, there are several options:

  • The first body paragraph contains the initial claim only; the second body paragraph includes an initial claim and counterclaim; and the third body paragraph includes an initial claim, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
  • The first body paragraph contains the initial claim and counterclaim; the second body paragraph includes an initial claim and counterclaim; and the third body paragraph includes an initial claim, counterclaim, and rebuttal.

There are several options available when writing a point-by-point argumentative essay, but there should be an initial claim to support each of the key points listed in the thesis statement (in each of the three body paragraphs).

Problem vs. Problem-Solution Essay

When narrowing down a topic and developing a thesis statement, consider whether you are writing a problem essay or problem-solution essay.

The Persuasive Essay vs. the Argumentative Essay

An argumentative essay is a type of persuasive essay, but the latter typically only include an initial claim. When writing an argumentative essay, the writer is trying to persuade the reader to take action or change one's mind or perspective, but does so by include strong initial and counterclaims, along with a final rebuttal.

Dec 08, 202210:03
102: Narrowing Down a Researchable Topic: Developing a Problem Statement & Thesis Statement

102: Narrowing Down a Researchable Topic: Developing a Problem Statement & Thesis Statement

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Dec 08, 202215:58
BLS_101: Overview of Online Spaces Used to Make Teaching and Learning More Transparent
Feb 13, 202207:38
BLS_100: A Conversation to Narrow Down a Topic for a Five-Paragraph Essay
Feb 06, 202218:58
BLS_99: Group feedback for those taking Listening & Speaking II

BLS_99: Group feedback for those taking Listening & Speaking II

In this episode I provide group feedback to English language learners from a recent speaking practice exercise: pronunciation and vocabulary, showing enthusiasm, and approaches to answering philosophical questions.

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Jan 29, 202216:20
BLS_98: Employing a Strategy for Creating a (Student) Podcast

BLS_98: Employing a Strategy for Creating a (Student) Podcast

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Jan 25, 202213:35
ItC 97: Writing Workshop and Sharing One's Work

ItC 97: Writing Workshop and Sharing One's Work

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Jan 24, 202205:20
ItC 96: How podcasting will be used during spring semester of 2022

ItC 96: How podcasting will be used during spring semester of 2022

In this episode, I provide a brief overview of how podcasting will be used in the classes I'm scheduled to teach this spring semester 2022.

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Jan 21, 202209:47
ItC 95: Leveraging Online Spaces for Educational Purposes

ItC 95: Leveraging Online Spaces for Educational Purposes

In this episode, I discuss leveraging this podcast with other public online spaces.

Newsletter: https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Jan 15, 202212:23
ItC 94: Why I Podcast: An Educator's Perspective

ItC 94: Why I Podcast: An Educator's Perspective

In this epísode, I discuss the reason I podcast.

Newsletter: https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)


Jan 09, 202214:12
ItC 93: Writing a Thesis Statement

ItC 93: Writing a Thesis Statement

In this episode, I discuss a few considerations when writing a thesis paper and more specifically when developing a literature review. https://benjaminlstewart.org/TOEFL-English-Practice-Course-3e8ca9a7b17847d89a65722bad54b259 

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Dec 12, 202114:59
ItC 92: Brief Reorientation

ItC 92: Brief Reorientation

Getting back to podcasting. If you are in the area, I encourage you to attend the MEXTESOL regional conference, Jan. 15, 2022. I also discuss a TOEFL course I'll be giving next week. https://www.facebook.com/mextesolaguascalienteschapter https://benjaminlstewart.org/TOEFL-English-Practice-Course-3e8ca9a7b17847d89a65722bad54b259 

Newsletter: https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Dec 10, 202106:21
ItC 91: Error Code List

ItC 91: Error Code List

In this episode, I discuss an error code list used to provide feedback to writers developing an academic text.

Newsletter: https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 LUFS): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Sep 19, 202109:34
ItC 90: Introduction and Conclusion Paragraph Development

ItC 90: Introduction and Conclusion Paragraph Development

In this episode, I explain how to develop an introduction and conclusion paragraph when writing a five-paragraph (academic) essay.

Newsletter: https://www.benjaminlstewart.net/

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)

Sep 08, 202117:13
ItC 89: M.E.A.L. Plan - Developing a Body Paragraph

ItC 89: M.E.A.L. Plan - Developing a Body Paragraph

[KSU Writing Center](https://writingcenter.kennesaw.edu/resources/handouts_print/MEAL_PLAN%20Accessible.pdf)

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**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/; @bnleez (Twitter)


Sep 05, 202118:29
ItC 88: Navigating Course Content using Trello

ItC 88: Navigating Course Content using Trello

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ @bnleez

Aug 22, 202112:32
ItC 87: Student Podcast Template

ItC 87: Student Podcast Template

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure SM7B; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ @bnleez

Aug 12, 202105:41
ItC 86: Using Trello on a cell phone

ItC 86: Using Trello on a cell phone

**Audio Gear** - Microphone: Shure MV7; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Music attribution - Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ 

Aug 09, 202111:33
ItC 84: Introduction to Student Podcasting (part II)

ItC 84: Introduction to Student Podcasting (part II)

Description

This semester, you'll produce a weekly podcast. See below the requirements for completing your podcast.

Podcast Requirements

  • Speak a minimum of 8-10 minutes and no longer than 60 minute
  • Option 1: The topic of the podcast can be anything that links to anything we have discussed in class. Your discussion might relate to different topics and/or can be a reflection (expressing what you think). Option 2: If you plan to create a serial podcast, then you may choose one topic to develop the entire semester. For those who had me in Prope, you may continue the same topic by creating new podcasts to further develop what you discussed last year.
  • Include a hook, introduction (podcast name, tagline, your name, date, and key points of the episode), body (choose two-four key points), and conclusion (thank the audience, closing statement and/or what to expect in future episodes). Find an example of a podcast that serves as a model in how you present your intro and outro.
  • Upload episodes between Thursday to Sunday of each week.
  • Each of your episodes should draw on information (content) taken from other podcasts. The information taken from these sources should be included in your episode: 1) description of what was said, 2) your interpretation or feelings about the information (or how it relates to the key point of your episode), and 3) reference where you got the information (who said it).
  • Avoid reading any text during your podcast episode.
  • Using background music is optional. If you do use background music make sure to choose only music which is under the public domain (attribution not required) or a creative commons license (attribution required).

Register Podcast

  • Add your name and OneDrive URL to Teams folder where episodes (accepted audio files) will be uploaded each week.
  • Optional: If you decide to publish a public podcast (e.g., https://anchor.fm), create an Anchor account (or any other podcast host of your choice) and include your public URL along in addition to your OneDrive URL mentioned above.
Aug 06, 202115:60
ItC 85: ICT Overview for fall 2021 semester

ItC 85: ICT Overview for fall 2021 semester

Fall 2021 Courses

Audio Gear - Microphone: Shure MV7; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ 

Aug 06, 202112:41
ItC 83: Introduction to Student Podcasting (part I)

ItC 83: Introduction to Student Podcasting (part I)

This is one of two podcast episodes introducing student podcasting for two different subjects I'm scheduled to teach this fall 2021 semester (Aug.-Dec. 2021).

Podcast Requirements

  • Speak a minimum of 3-5 minutes and no longer than 60 minutes. The minimum will increase throughout the semester.
  • Choose any topic that you wish to discuss the entire semester. It must be a topic you will not get tired of discussing each week over the 16-week semester.
  • Include a hook, introduction (podcast name, tagline, your name, date, and key points of the episode), body (choose two-four key points), and conclusion (thank the audience, closing statement and/or what to expect in future episodes). Find an example of a podcast that serves as a model in how you present your intro and outro.
  • Upload podcast episodes between Thursday to Sunday of each week.
  • Each of your episodes should draw on information (content) taken from other podcasts. The information taken from these sources should be included in your episode: 1) description of what was said, 2) your interpretation or feelings about the information (or how it relates to the key point of your episode), and 3) reference where you got the information and who said it.
  • Avoid reading any text during your podcast episode.
  • Using background music is optional. If you do use background music make sure to choose only music which is under the public domain (attribution not required) or a creative commons license (attribution required).

Register Podcast

  • Add your name and OneDrive URL to Teams (private) folder where episodes (accepted audio files) will be uploaded each week.
  • Optional: If you decide to produce a public podcast (e.g., https://anchor.fm), create an Anchor account (or any other podcast host of your choice) and include your public URL along in addition to your OneDrive URL mentioned above.

Audio Gear - Microphone: Shure MV7; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ 

Aug 03, 202123:33
ItC 82: Trello Overview

ItC 82: Trello Overview

For the fall 2021 semester, I'll be using Trello for the following three courses: Listening & Speaking I (the first of two propaedeutic semesters), Communicative Abilities in English I (1st semester), and Discourse Analysis (5th semester). Audio Gear - Microphone: Shure MV7; Microphone pre-amp processor: dbx 286s; Audio interface/recorder: Zoom Podtrak4; Screen recorder/streaming software: OBS; Video/audio editor and normalization (14 lugs): Kdenlive; Joystock @ https://www.joystock.org/; https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ 

 

Jul 30, 202108:59
ItC 81: Using a Trello template for project-based learning

ItC 81: Using a Trello template for project-based learning

Website: https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ 

Jul 18, 202109:58
ItC 80: Different ways of classifying modes of learning

ItC 80: Different ways of classifying modes of learning

Show notes: https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ 

Jul 16, 202116:33
ItC 79: How can you prepare for a Writing I extraordinary exam (Persuasive Essay)?

ItC 79: How can you prepare for a Writing I extraordinary exam (Persuasive Essay)?

Show notes: https://www.benjaminlstewart.org/ 

Jul 15, 202127:46
Episode 78: Project-based learning vs. problem-based learning

Episode 78: Project-based learning vs. problem-based learning

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Jul 12, 202113:06
Episode 77: The Learning Styles Myth

Episode 77: The Learning Styles Myth

Show notes: https://benjaminlstewart.org/ 

Jul 10, 202106:53
Using the term "student" vs. the term "learner"

Using the term "student" vs. the term "learner"

In this episode, I discuss the terms "student" and "learner" from an instructor's perspective.

Jul 09, 202116:23
What's the objective when presenting an oral defense?

What's the objective when presenting an oral defense?

Page Notes: https://benjaminlstewart.org/when-presenting-an-oral-defense-answer-the-research-questions/  Attribution: Intro/Outro music: Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound) 


Jun 03, 202106:55
Autonomous Learning and Teacher Feedback
Apr 25, 202123:20