Thursday, April 7, 2011

The Tools

AUDIOPALS
Audiopals are audio files created with an internet-based tool, available at www.audiopal.com

This tool only requires an email address to send a link and access to a code for you to retrieve the file. The file is up to one-minute long.

Follow the set up during the session to access and create your own audios. Share them with people in the session.

Additional information on AudioPals can be found at the links below.
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VOKIS
These are audios with an image - or also called: AVATARS. They can be used pretty much like audiopals - students may like them because you will add a visual that seems to interact with the user. you will need to create an account to set up your own avatars.

Follow the set up during the session to access and create your own avatars. Share them with people in the session.

Additional information on VOKIS can be found on the Voki page in this blog.
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GOOGLE MAPS AND THE ORANGE GUY

Almost everyone is familiar with Google maps. You search for a location and the map shows up. However, certain places around the world, especially close to landmarks and famous areas, can be viewed at a 360 degree angle, using the Orange Guy. Explore these opportunities and learn more about this for your language lessons.

Follow the set up during the session to access and create your own searches using the Orange Man. Share them with people in the session.

Additional information on The Orange Man on Google Maps can be found at the links below.