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Web 2.0 tools toWeb 2.0 tools topromote oralpromote oral

communication incommunication indistance and blendeddistance and blended

learning contextslearning contexts

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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