When we talk about technological instruments,
we must know that they can bring the extra flavor in our class. But for us to
enjoy it in such way, we need to establish first the utility this tool would
bring; besides, we must be into some extend familiar with the product so that
is not a headache for us.
Having said so, we have here two great ways to
make the class interesting, Voxopop and Voicethread. Which do I prefer???...
To me is a matter of appliances and uses each
program gives; for that reason, I consider Voicethread as my favorite because
it allows not only the teacher but the students have more interaction via
different means. The typing, voice recording, and video are just few ways you
can transmit or communicate something through this program.
You can
also upload a picture, a video using an URL, generate discussion, etc. This
program seems to be really useful and easy to manage.
The experience
I have had with this tool has been pretty good; I did not have any problem when
using it. It was just a matter of getting used to. On the other hand, Voxopop required me to
make some changes in my computer, some missing plugins, etc but in general my
lack of support to this tool is because is too simple, you can’t do much but
record your voice. It brings benefits I know; for example if your students are
shy, they can gain confidence by not being videotaped instead they are voice
recorded. But I insist, those same appliances can be found on Voicethread.
The way I
would use this tool with my students will vary depending on the topic. We can
easily make group works and make them upload an image or video they feel
important to be shared, and some other things that can come up in the future.
Technology brings
us the opportunity to get rid of the traditional boring classes and turn it
into a significant experience.
I am definitely in agreement with you Ely, as I commented with the other girls, at first sight voicethread wasn´t attractive enough to me, but after a while of working with it and snooping on it, I realized that this tools will be really helpful for us in our classroom development!!!! Just use your imagination!!!! ;)
ResponderEliminarWith technological tools, sky is the limit..!!!
EliminarHello Elizabeth! I agree with you. I consider that Voice thread and Voxopop are good tools to implement in our class because students try different things such videos or audios. I also prefer Voice thread because you can make a video, and it is more attractive for your students...
ResponderEliminarOverall, we must keep ourselves into a constant movement, learning new tips for us to grow as teachers.
EliminarOnce you get used to these tools,, you get the good flavor. At the beginning it´s just annoying and you feel like destroying your PC, lol, Students will enjoy listening to themselves and evaluate their work. This will give you the chance to analyze their speech and if they have a doubt, you just have them listening to themselves. There is no way they can deny your observations since they are already recorded.
ResponderEliminarWow, that's a really nice tip, though.
EliminarThis is just a few ways we can take advantage of those tools. Let's remember they make teaching and learning fun.