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Awesome Uses for Audio Teaching with Sound in the Secondary Classroom Nicole L. Hagermann, Library Science Student, Old Dominion University
Awesome Uses for Audio
Teaching with Sound in the Secondary Classroom
Nicole L. Hagermann, Library Science Student, Old Dominion University
Who: Nicole Hagermann
Where: 11 years, secondary social studies, Spotsylvania County, VA
Why: Old Dominion University Graduate Student, Darden College of Education, Library Science
Session Description: Explore four audio tools and their creative applications for cross curricular secondary classrooms.
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What: Voki
Where: http://www.voki.com/
Why: Create a customized talking character
Things I Love: Images do not need to be uploaded
Things to Consider: 60 second time limit on recordings; Need to create an account
Voki in English: Can give a book talk or introduction
Voki in Social Studies or Science: Speaking historical figure or animal
Voki in World Geography: Create an avatar to explain the physical, economic, and cultural features of a world region in the curriculum (SOL standard WG.4 )
What: Vocaroo
Where: http://vocaroo.com/
Why: Make an online voice recording
• Things I Love: Easy to use; no account required
• Things to Consider: No bells or whistles
Vocaroo in Math: Peer tutoring
Vocaroo in Science: Quiz or review questions
Vocaroo in World Geography: Create a public service announcement for one of the ways man impacts the earth (SOL standard WG.2b)
What: Blabberize
Where: http://blabberize.com/
Why: Make an inanimate object talk
Things I Love: Fun! Keeps student attention; no time limit
Things to Consider: Must create account; must upload images
Blabberize in Social Studies: Make an image of a historical figure tak
Blabberize in English: Make a book character describe itself
Blabberize in Geography: Review physical features (SOL standard WG.3b)
What: Podcasts
Where: 60 Podcasts You Should Check Out
Why: Supplemental information, expert instruction, recorded lectures
Things I Love: Students hear from an expert in the field; enrichment
Things to Consider: Can be lengthy; requires time to locate the Podcast
Podcasts for Absentees: Teachers can record Podcasts for students who missed class
Podcasts for ESL Students: Hearing class again at home is a huge gain for ESL students
Podcasts in all subjects: Podcasts can be used to provide supplemental instruction or enrichment in all subjects (SOL standard WHII.8)
References:(2009). 3284780695_8192d73490_o [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/elemitrt/3284780695.
Kasidy, K. (2009). Vocaroo [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/kathycassidy/3888227551.
