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Discussion: Fun with audio
 jaclynne |
Fun with audio
Aug 7 2008, 5:22 PM EDT
I am using this idea with my students at Intro level to Children's Services and Community Work and at Voc Prep level. Some of these students have literacy issues and low self-esteem. By creating a little avatar that speaks with your voice or theirs, students can hear how words are pronounced correctly and feel good about using technology as it is quite simple and engaging to use. The site is called Voki and the address is www.voki.comLynne |
 Philly0106 |
1. RE: Fun with audio
Aug 18 2008, 9:16 AM EDT
Hi Lynne,thanks for that. I have had a lot of fun playing with voki.com. My Avatar even has an Aussie accent. I plan to use this with my adult literacy group tomorrow. I know that some of them are going to get a real kick out of it. Thanks for sharing Philly |
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jaclynne |
2. RE: Fun with audio
Aug 18 2008, 7:34 PM EDT
Hi Philly - glad you found a use for it and had fun. Would love to know how it is received by your studentsLynne |
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Philly0106 |
3. RE: Fun with audio
Aug 20 2008, 8:59 PM EDT
Hi Lynne,I have to say that I loved it!!! I spent ages playing with it when I was supposed to be studying. I tried to use it at work, but the TAFE internet blocked the site. A number of students were taking it home to have a look. I would love to use this with some the very low level students, in particular the 'at-risk-youth'. I am sure that they would get a buzz out of it. I love that you could even choose your accent. Thanks for your contribution. Smiles Peta |
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jaclynne |
4. RE: Fun with audio
Aug 21 2008, 3:20 AM EDT
Hi Peta - Glad you enjoyed it and "Boo" to TAFE for blocking but I understand why lolCheers Lynne |
