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Why use web tools to promote
oral communication?Provide opportunity to experience different kinds of communication ² synchronous ² asynchronous.
Increase interaction inside and outside the classroom.
Foster global learning (collaboration with other teachersand students locally, nationally and internationally.)
Allow discussion to be attached to the lecture itself (e.g.,voicethread).
Improve the social presence of instructors and students.
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Why use web tools to promote
oral communication?Promote students· motivation making learning moreengaging.
Can be used with different learners (teenagers, adults).
Give a voice to shy students.
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Web toolsVoki:
Voicethread
VoxopopTokbox
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VokiWhat is it?
Free web tool to create speaking avatars/characters.
Features:Personalized avatars (animal, cartoon, human)
Personalized voice and accent (via phone, microphone,text to speech or upload file) ² No more than a minute.
Personalized background
They can be shared through email or posted in wikis, blogs or websites.
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Voki use in language
learningDeveloping characters for digital storytelling projects
Reading comprehension / literature
Listening comprehension
Introducing group discussion by asking questions.
Expressing opinions or presenting content about atopic (e.g. recorded debates)
Assessment of oral skills (e.g. pronunciation)
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Voki examplesSpanish learners talking about a native speaker:http://tecnologiaenl2.blogspot.com/2009/11/practica-oral.html
Spanish learners narrating a dream using past tensehttp://www.voki.com/php/viewmessage/?chsm=fc4152a46df3f3722f20d3860ecb0f41&mId=498158
Spanish learners talking about their favorite vacationplacehttp://rodolfonauspan102-1331.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html
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VoicethreadWhat is it?
Digital tool for having conversations around media
Features:Upload pictures, powerpoints, videos
Add voice, text or video comments
Comment moderationPrivacy controls
It can be embedded in your blog, wiki, website.
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Voicethread in language
learningMake presentations
Describe, compare and contrast pictures/pieces of art
Narrate a story / Adding voices to the characters in a story
Reading groups
Peer review writing samples
Comment, review or discuss a videoclipDigital portfolios
Problem solving / Debate on an issue
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Voicethread examplesSpanish student presentation on cultural topics:http://spa101hfall09.wetpaint.com/page/Webquests
Questions to a native speaker·s presentation of a trip:
http://voicethread.com/share/746050/
Students· interview at the beginning:
http://voicethread.com/share/1306986/
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VoxopopWhat is it?
A webspace for talkgroups. A message board/forum thatuses voice instead of text.
Features
You can create a public or a private talkgroup.
You can be notified by when others contribute to your talkgroup (keep a watchlist).
You can have messages automatically transferred to anmp3 player (Add to iTunes).
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Voxopop in language
learningDiscussion about topics covered in class.
Activate background knowledge about a topic you aregoing to present in class.
Collaborative narratives
Pronunciation practice
Practice your listening skills in L2
Assessment of oral skills
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Voxopop examplesGina Santi Fotografías ² Questions to a Spanish-speaking photographer:http://www.voxopop.com/topic/56244dbc-95b2-400d-a18f-6cce47cc96ba
Students· introductions ² SPA101:
http://www.voxopop.com/topic/d235ff72-2011-4d5b-957e-5188177613b3
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TokboxWhat is it?
Webtool that allows you to connect face-to-face using video.
Features:No downloads involved
Video conference (up to 20 people for free)
You can upload presentations, videos and documents to enrichyour online discussion.
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Tokbox in language
learningSynchronous feedback to students· work
Virtual pen pen pals for language students
Review material with students
Local, national and international collaboration in projects
Group discussion in online classes
Interviews / Oral assessment
Homework: (e.g. Survey of native speakers or language users)
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Tokbox exampleInterview with a native speaker:
http://tecnologiaenl2.blogspot.com/2009/11/practica-oral.html
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ResourcesVoki: Voki ² Avatars in Education
Voicethread: Voicethread 4 Education wiki
Voxopop: IELTS speaking practice with Voxopop
Tokbox: Teach outside the classroom