Monday, January 18, 2016

ChatterPix Kids: How to use it & Poetry

ChatterPix Kids


Twitter @ChatterPixIt

What is Chatterpix Kids?
  • Make anything talk!
  • Take a picture with the iPad camera or find an image on the Internet.
  • Add a a mouth.
  • Record your voice for up to 30 seconds.
Here is a video on how to use ChatterPix Kids.


How can you use this in your classroom?

The app ChatterPix Kids is a great way to practice reading fluency, speed, volume, and expression.
Do you have any reluctant readers?  Try this app and maybe they will become an eager reader.

 Use ChatterPix Kids to record poetry.  Whether students are recording an original poem or a famous one, it is a fun way to learn about poetry and express yourself at the same time!

 Five Little Pumpkins Read By Mrs. Doherty *


What Am I? Haiku Read By Mrs. Doherty *




Duck Duck Moose - Chatterpix Kids Promo Video
http://www.duckduckmoose.com/educational-iphone-itouch-apps-for-kids/chatterpixkids/

* Poem Video Resources
Five Little Pumpkins poem https://goo.gl/dZidyZ
Pumpkin Image http://goo.gl/1zojbP
What AM I? Haiku http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm
Frog Image http://goo.gl/GJMybN
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Sunday, January 3, 2016

Seesaw: The Learning Journal

Seesaw: The Learning Journal is my new favorite app and website. 


Twitter: @Seesaw

What is Seesaw?
  • Digital Portfolio
  • Add photos, videos, drawings, notes from text, & PDFs
  • Student Driven 
  • Teachers with younger students can add content & projects for their students
  • Encourages student reflection 
  • Provides an authentic audience
  • School to Home Connection
  • Introduction to Social Media & Blogging for students
  • There is a separate parent app called "Seesaw Parent"
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