Use of youtube-based videos to improve students' speaking skill

Abstract

New ICTs have proven to be useful tools for implementing innovating didactic and pedagogical formulas oriented to enhance students' and teachers' creativity. The massive e-learning and blended learning projects are clear examples of such a phenomenon. The teaching of oral communication offers a perfect scenario to experiment with these formulas. Since the traditional face to face approach for teaching speech techniques' does not keep up with the new digital environment that surrounds students, it is necessary to move towards an online oratory' model focused on using technology-enhanced learning to improve oral skills.