Wednesday 21 November 2012

Vocaroo

Hi readers,

New day, new tool. Today I would like to introduce a quick and easy site to record your voice online which is Vocaroo.com

This is an example of recorded voice from Vocaroo.




Audio recording software >>


WHAT is Vocaroo?






Vocaroo is a very straightforward tool where you only need a microphone in order to do the recording and within a few clicks, your recording is ready! Simple isn't it?



HOW to use it with students?

  • Go to www.vocaroo.com and click to record.
  • Once the recording is done, students could listen back to their recording.
  • If they are satisfied with the recording, the could save the recording or embedded in their blogs, or emailed it to their teacher. 
  • teacher could use this tool to give oral feedback for students' homework.


ADVANTAGES

  • User friendly, within a few clicks, the recording is done.
  • The recording/podcast from Vocaroo could be embedded in blogs, downloaded as MP3, emailed to friends or teachers and even shared in social networks such as Fcebook.
  • It is FREE.
  • Language teachers could use this tool to develop students' speaking skills or to assess their pronunciation in class.
  • Teachers could also record their teaching for the students if they are unable to attend class.


DISADVANTAGES

  • Internet connection are essential 24/7
  • Too simple

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