Web-Tool of The Day; Vocaroo
Vocaroo is a a very user-friendly tool for podcasting; all you need is to go to the link (http://vocaroo.com/ )and have a mike (some computers
have built in ones). Then you will be ready to make the whole world listen toyou!
I believe that podcasting can have great potential to foster motivation and enhance learning. I have asked my students to use vocaroo to practice their speaking and soe newly words phrases about reading and intrpreting charts and they embeded their voice in their posts.
And it’s not only me. There is some evidence from research. For example, Hew’s review (2009) analyzed 8 studies which focused on effects of using podcasts through
participants’ self-reports, questionnaires and/ or interviews and concluded that use of podcast could enhance student learning.
So here are some ideas if you would liketo experiement with Vocaroo.
Some Suggestions:
- Vocaroo can be used as a learner diary to recycle newly learned vocabulary and grammar structures. You can ask
students to tell the story of their day (or week). - Students can also be asked to present a graded reader, their favorite story, food…etc. to practice certain speaking skills.
- … (Open-ended for your suggestions :))
You should try it out. I am sure that you will love it. If you know any other podcasting providers please share…
Thanks.
Enjoy.
Reference: Hew, K. F. 2009. Use of audio podcast in K-12 and higher education: A review of research topics and
methodologies. Education Tech Research Dev 57:333–357
Thanks for sharing this!
I’m planning to do a PhD in assessment and I’ve just had the idea of having a blog and found yours! Perfect timing 🙂 🙂
I’ll keep coming back!!
Pilar.
Hello Pilar, I really hope that you have started blogging and your PhD. Happy to connect. Kind regards
Hello Pilar, apologies for my late reply. I hope that you started off you blog and started doing your Phd. Please share the link to your blog 🙂 Happy to connect.