How Do You Teach World Geography Using A Shortwave Radio?
Teaching world geography is exciting using a shortwave radio, because you will be able to hear LIVE broadcasts from most countries in English or other languages. I have used this that most of my students are able to learn in depth for their enjoyment and understanding the world we live in , including monitoring crises, as well as regular news events. It gives a better perspective on our news, from other countries eyes as well as ours. 1. Purchase or borrow a shortwave/amatweur radio that cover 1.6 to 30 megahertz. (Am broadcast radio is .550-1.7 Mhz) Select which countries you wish to study. Download appropriate frequencies and times to receive broadcasts. You may not be able to receive the countries you want at the times school is in session, hence the recorder Take it to school and attach antenna. It can be as simple as a 20′ piece of wire hung out the window. Began tuning. Most radios today allow direct pushbutton input. If the broadcast is heard in English, you will be able to iden
