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| Vocaroo interface |
It allows you to do 5 minutes recording on the internet. What makes it great is that you can download the audio file, embed it on your blog/website and send it to e-mail. It is really easy to use and there is no need to install any software to your computer. And of course, it's free!
Here is 4 simple steps to record your voice using Vocaroo:
Teachers and students can use Vocaroo to do audio recordings and create podcasts, which can be very useful in order to develop students' speaking skills. So, teachers can use Vocaroo for any activity which involves speaking. An example of speaking task which integrates Vocaroo is as follows:
- Teacher can ask students to choose a topic to talk about. It would be useful to choose a topic that of students' interest so that they would have something to say and become engaged with the activity. Topic chosen for this activity is 'unforgettable moments'.
- Teacher can start the activity by providing students with examples by telling them stories or play recordings. This would gives students some ideas on what to say and include in their recordings. Teacher can also provide students with a framework.
- Students then would be given time for notes and brainstorming ideas.
- In a group of 3 or 4, each student would take turn to tell their stories to their group members. At this stage, teacher would monitor students and give feedback such as on the organisation of story or the language use.
- After that, teacher would demonstrate to students on how to use Vocaroo. Students can do the recordings at home and share it in class blog. They can also email the recordings to the teacher.
- Teacher then would provide students with feedback. Students too can provide peer feedback by commenting on each other recordings.
Other than that, Vocaroo can also be used for pronunciation practice by asking students to read texts aloud and record it using Vocaroo. Students too can use Vocaroo to do speaking journal and share it in their personal or class blogs. Generally, Vocaroo would help teacher to do an assessment on students' speaking skills.
Teacher also can use this tool to do recordings as materials for listening activities.
What I liked about it
- It is fast and easy to use
- Can use it without the need to install any software
- The recording can be downloaded and shared online
- Can re-record your voice
- Can upload own recordings but not more than 50MB
- It is free
Its limitations
- Can record only up to 5 minutes
- Can't record video (can't see facial expression)
- Need internet connection
Here is how Vocaroo looks like when it's embedded in your blog.
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