It’s always fun to see the students’ faces when they hear themselves on an audio recording!
During a unit where the fourth graders are learning about the solar system, I have them choose a planet or a spacecraft to research. Their goal is to have 4 or 5 interesting facts that they use to write a first person script.
ChatterPix App
Using the ChatterPix app they take a photo of an image and then record their voices to create the video. They are limited to 29 seconds so they also have to edit to make sure they don’t run over their time.
Speaking Skills
Our students need opportunities for reading aloud. This helps them with their writing as they can correct their written word as they realize their mistakes (in word choice, verb tense, etc.) as they are reading aloud.
YouTube Upload-Last Step in Process
After everyone has completed their ChatterPix recording I create folders in my YouTube channel and upload all the videos from each class. Time consuming but worth it as it creates a wider and authentic audience for the student work.
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