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Online websites that feature a microphone for narration, provide a place for students to experiment with their voice in another language. Fun and engaging websites make talking fun, give confidence, and provide digital documentation of students' progress in oral communication. Creating audio digital media has never been more fun for students.
CHATTERPIX KIDS [App]
Chatterpix Kids is an interactive app that allows students to draw a line on an image to create a talking mouth, then they use the record button to give the image a voice. Students can have a lot fun while developing oral speaking skills.
Chatterpix Kids is an interactive app that allows students to draw a line on an image to create a talking mouth, then they use the record button to give the image a voice. Students can have a lot fun while developing oral speaking skills.
Ijiri, A. M. (2016). Hi Mom! Asus Chromebook [Screenshot] Retrieved Sept 9, 2016 from http://www.duckduckmoose.com/educational-iphone-itouch-apps-for-kids/chatterpix/
LEARN ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS
A resource for both students and teachers, this interactive website has a variety of useful activities, such these speaking skills practice videos which include topics such as giving your opinion and making plans. Each video includes worksheets, downloads, and the transcript. There are three levels of difficulty.
A resource for both students and teachers, this interactive website has a variety of useful activities, such these speaking skills practice videos which include topics such as giving your opinion and making plans. Each video includes worksheets, downloads, and the transcript. There are three levels of difficulty.
U-TELL-A-STORY
U-Tell-a-Story allows students to add narration to a slideshow of selected photos from Flickr or to their own uploaded images. The students are also members of an audio storytelling community, encouraging even beginners to step into an English-speaking environment.
U-Tell-a-Story allows students to add narration to a slideshow of selected photos from Flickr or to their own uploaded images. The students are also members of an audio storytelling community, encouraging even beginners to step into an English-speaking environment.
Ijiri. A. (2016) Asia Trip. Asus Chromebook [Screenshot] Retrieved Sept 9, 2016 from http://www.utellstory.com/
ELEMENTAL ENGLISH
A series of YouTube videos that explain how sound natural when speaking English. Topics such as rhythm and stress work well on this platform that allows students to watch as often as they want. This website has a useful Q&A section which answers user questions regarding native speakers' pronunciation.
A series of YouTube videos that explain how sound natural when speaking English. Topics such as rhythm and stress work well on this platform that allows students to watch as often as they want. This website has a useful Q&A section which answers user questions regarding native speakers' pronunciation.
TWISTED WAVE
Twistedwave allows students to record and edit sound files online. Simple add-on elements, such as fade in/fade out and music, allow the creation of professional-sounding podcasts. This is a browser-based audio editing website that works like Audacity. Audio files can be downloaded, sent to Sound Cloud, or to Google drive.
Twistedwave allows students to record and edit sound files online. Simple add-on elements, such as fade in/fade out and music, allow the creation of professional-sounding podcasts. This is a browser-based audio editing website that works like Audacity. Audio files can be downloaded, sent to Sound Cloud, or to Google drive.
TOONTASTIC [App]
This interactive, creative app was selected for its versatility. Students can record and narrate their own stories using story plot templates to produce impressive projects. Students relate to the interesting props and backgrounds. This app has a five-star rating from Common Sense Media.
This interactive, creative app was selected for its versatility. Students can record and narrate their own stories using story plot templates to produce impressive projects. Students relate to the interesting props and backgrounds. This app has a five-star rating from Common Sense Media.
Ijiri, S. (2016) Tokyo Story.Asus Chromebook. [Screenshot] Retrieved Sept 9, 2016 from https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/toontastic/id404693282?mt=8