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Week Six

I will be using Whatsapp voicechat to help students with their practice for the Oral bagrut. They can record short answers and we can build a conversation on the chat. They can take turns being the interviewer and the responder.

I would also like to use the VoiceThread program that we saw. I am working with students who are taking the Oral Bagrut iTest format, which replaces a person interviewing them, with a computer. In order for them to take the test, they have to respond to questions by recording their spoken responses. I mentioned last time using Whatsapp to help them practice and review, but the VoiceThread program is perhaps even better.  The one drawback compared with Whatsapp is that Whatsapp is already in their hand, and Voicethread requires them to go to a different website.

Another program that I liked was the iDebate. This is a great way for our students to engage with other students all over the world in debates around issues in which they are interested.

I love doing Mind maps, so I was happy to see the WiseMapping tool.  I hope to use this tool with my students to get them thinking about what is necessary and how to classify information.

Finally, the Fodey site adds a cute element to student presentations and written work. This will be fun to use with them.

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