Vocaroo+-+Nicole



__** What does Vocaroo do? **__ __** How does it work? **__ ** Vocaroo is very simple and easy to use. Just press “Click to Record” and begin speaking. **
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 * Vocaroo is voice recording service that allows you to record messages and send them via email. The voice recording can also be used in websites and blogs by posting the HTML code given on the site. You simply need a microphone to utilize this service. After creating a free account, you are able to receive updated newsletters to your email. Another feature of the account is the ability to save and revisit your past recordings. You do not need to put in any personal information, it is private for you and the students. **   **Here is an example of an audio clip that I created using Vocaroo.com** [|Vocaroo in action]


 * Once you are finished, you can choose an option to record again or listen to your message. Then you can send your message my email or post your message on the Internet. **



__**How can it be used in the classroom?**__ **Vocaroo can be used in the classroom in many ways and with various grades.** ** · Vocaroo is a great tool for foreign language teachers and students. Students can practice speaking the foreign language and sending messages to other classmates. ** ** · Vocaroo recordings can be posted in class wikis. The audio can be posted by the teacher or the students. ** ** · Students can record themselves reading to help increase their fluency used as a center in the classroom. The students can listen to themselves reading. Students can email the teacher their audio recordings when they are finished. ** **I tried using this website in my classroom to record my students reading, however, this website was blocked with the Baltimore City Public Schools, so try it first before planning on using it.**