What is Vocaroo ?
Vocaroo is a tool for voice recording. Trust me, it is simple and AMAZING !
1. Go to http://vocaroo.com/
2. Record your voice.
3. Save your recording.
4. Embed or send you recording to your teacher .
How it promotes language learning ?
1. Helps to enhance students speaking skills. Students may record their voice to practice their speaking skill in English language.
2. Helps to improve students' pronunciation. Students may identify their mistakes in pronunciation through voice recording. Then, they may correct their pronunciation. As a result, their pronunciation is improved.
3. Promotes self-directed learning. Students can practice their speaking skills at their own free time.
4. To build students' confidence to speak in the English language. Through practices, students may feel more confident to speak English in public.
Advantages :
1. FREE !
2. Allows students to practice their oral skills.
3. Practice students pronunciations.
4. Teachers can use this tool as a part of their lesson plans. For example, teacher may produce their own recordings and use it in the lesson.
5. This tool is useful for formative assessment. Teachers may provide feedbacks on students' recordings.
6. Students can hare their recordings several mediums such as social networks and email. More interesting, students can embed their recording on their blogs.
Disadvantages :
1. Students may find this tool is boring after some time due to lack of visual attractions. \
2. Voice can only be recorded through students' laptops or PC's.
3. Limited internet connection.
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