‘I love to hear myself speak!” Having students, even grade 2 French Immersion students create their own digital story can enhance their language skills and encourage creativity. From the moment they draw their story, to the moment they record their voice the students are totally engaged. It is quite the procedure! They learn how to scan, upload their drawings, and narrate their written text. They preview and make adjustments as often as they wish. It’s exciting to watch them create their own video! While they are having so much fun! Incredible stories! How proud they are when sharing them with others! What other technology can I use to enhance my young French Immersion student’s oral language?
Fantastique! Sounds like a great idea, because the kids don't often get to hear a representation of their voice. Even as adults, we are often shocked to hear what we sound like. Kids see their photos all the time, now your project enables them to hear their voice, with a French accent no less! Glad to hear that this was successful for you. I'm wondering... how did you find the classtime and the lab time to complete this project? How long did it take from beginning to end, and how often would they create a digital story? Are they independent with it?
ReplyDeleteI have seen some very cute "Voicethreads" posted on other teachers blogs. One on particular was about "World's Greatest Dad".
ReplyDeleteI believe the classroom situation was the "English" component of a French school in Quebec.
Here's the link:
http://teacher102.edublogs.org/2009/06/18/happy-fathers-day-2/#more-358
Jane