Podcast

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=This is an 11 year old student from China speaking about her guzheng- an traditional Chinese instrument. Her American classmates were amazed at her skilled. They listened to the podcast and it gave her a way to connect and communicate with them when she lacked the confidence to speak up in class or even in small groups. The podcast provided a way of breaking down the cultural barriers and gave the American students a glimpse into Yuxiao's life.=



=After they heard the podcast her classmates wanted to hear her play live, so she brought the guzheng into school and played for them.=

=For Yuxiao, writing the podcast gave a strong purpose for her writing and speaking with a very personal connection. She loved to create the podcast as she was passionate about her playing and wanted her classmates to hear it.=