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=Technology showcase 2009=


 * The information and links below were set up for those attending the Languages Technology Showcase at our school in 4th December 2009.
 * The 'Showcase' was held for the purpose of sharing our experiences with ICT in the language classroom. What we did, what worked and what didn't.

Session 1: Voki
//Voki enables users to express themselves on the web in their own voice using a talking character. You can customize your Voki to look like you or take on the identity of lots of other types of characters… animals, monsters, anime etc. Your Voki can speak with your own voice which is added via microphone, upload, or phone. Voki lives on your blog, social network profile and will soon be integrated in various instant messaging platforms. You will also be able to download it to most video supported phones.//"
 * **Taken from the [|Voki] site's About [|page].**


 * Year 7 German Wiki** - Voki Task

Voicethread

 * Voicethread allows you to have conversations with anyone in the world, in whatever language you choose. It allows you to leave comments on images, documents or video and share with whoever you choose.
 * Voicethread can be used in many different ways. Here are 17 ways you could use it in the classroom.
 * **Example voicethread task:**


 * Each of the characters in the voicethread below seems to be deep in thought. Give them a voice by, in the language of your choice, describing what they are thinking

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Flip Video

 * Video cameras of any sort can be used to teach languages in a myriad of ways.
 * Flip Video cameras are simple to use and great for use in schools. If you can use a camera, you can use a Flip. The best part is that they can easily be plugged into a computer via their USB.
 * Not sure how you'd use it? Try these suggestions.