Week 1 Introduction to the Course by Saifa Haque https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp Dear Students, this week we are going to know about general rules and guidelines about the course. en-us 2017-05-01 17:12:20 UTC 2025-10-30 14:05:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png Introduction to the Course kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169236175 Hello dear students, 
I have made the following video to give a brief introduction to the course. Watch the video and post any questions you have regarding the course. 

Acknowledgement: The video has been created using the help of Screencast-O-Matic and Animaker.

]]> 2017-05-01 17:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169236175 Your course outline is given in this post as an attachment. Please have a look at it and ask your question regarding any confusion. kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169238560 2017-05-01 17:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169238560 Icebreaking Activity kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169239433 As you are going to work in the online platform a lot, I want you to know each other well so that you can cooperate with each other for learning and developing listening and speaking skills.
In the comment box, I want you to post your name, your favourite hobby, and a picture of your favourite food. You can comment on others' posts.
Note: Keep in mind that saying something obscene or rude is not acceptable. Try to respect each other, please! ]]> 2017-05-01 17:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169239433 Role of the Speakers and the Listeners During Presentations kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169241035 The following video explains what you need to do as a speaker and as a listener during presentations. Listen to it and ask any questions you have regarding this particular task.]]> 2017-05-01 17:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169241035 Assessment kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169241453 The following audio explains how the assessment will be done during the whole term. Listen to it and ask me if you have any confusion. ]]> 2017-05-01 17:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169241453 Warm-up Activity Do you think listeners and speakers have certain roles to play during any conversation or presentation? What are those roles? Write your opinions. kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169317603
Disclaimer: This image is copyright free and downloaded from pixabay.com. 

]]> 2017-05-02 01:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169317603 While-listening Task: Role of Listening and Speaking kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169317631 Watch the video on Active Listening. Do you think this is applicable for your course too? If your answer is affirmative, explain the reason in the comment box. If your answer is negative, explain the reason too. 
Let's discuss how we can apply active listening in our course. 

Disclaimer: The video has been created by SpunOut.ie. ]]> 2017-05-02 01:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169317631 While-listening Task: Self-evaluation Using Recorder kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169324761 The following video shows how you can assess your own presentations using video recorder. Listen to it and comment on how you can do it for your presentations.

Disclaimer: The video has been made by http://videoforall.eu/. ]]> 2017-05-02 03:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169324761 Pre-listening Task: How to Record a Presentation? kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169325205 During the course, you will be asked to record your presentations and share with others. Do you have any idea about how we can record our presentations? Write your opinion in the comment box. ]]> 2017-05-02 03:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169325205 Listening Task: Recording a Presentation kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169325417 The following video shares an idea about how we can record a PowerPoint presentation using MyBrainShark.com. Listen to it and share your idea! 

Disclaimer: The video link has been shared from http://videoforall.eu/. ]]> 2017-05-02 03:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169325417 While-listening Activity: Using Vocaroo kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169564241 Vocaroo.com is a user friendly recording option. Let's listen to the video about how to use Vocaroo for recording presentation and sharing with others. ]]> 2017-05-03 00:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169564241 Follow-up Activity: kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169564625 Use Vocaroo and give a hello to other students. Post the link of your speech in the comment box. ]]> 2017-05-03 00:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169564625 Advanced Oral Communication kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169896861 2017-05-04 11:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169896861 Resources kabbo1971 https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169897657 2017-05-04 11:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kabbo1971/mpp/wish/169897657