Gabcast seems like the kind of site that students could really get into. If they can do the work while on their phone, it’s golden. Creating podcasts are all the rage now, and the students would get to share with more people than just their classmates. However, it does appear that Gabcast requires payment on quite a few fees. Sure the features are free, but they are still milking you up to $100 for bonus minutes or cast time. What kind of limitations does that mean for the basic plan? Students may end up not finding these features worth it unless they pay the extra cash, which they don’t have.
Worlde seems like a great tool for getting students into vocabulary. They can excersice their spelling and usage through additional assignments while getting to partake in a fun project. I think Worlde also offers a chance for individuality and creativity. The students will get a chance to make their word cloud look however they like, making it their own.
Museum Box looks great for an alternative to a written paper. Students might like having the chance to tell their story, rather than get it on paper while still worrying about grammar and mechanics. Using Museum Box would let them use their own voice and say what they want to say. In addition, they have the chance to use visuals alongside their verbal presentation, thus empowering what they have to say even more.
Posted by dcrovitz on October 20, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Gabcast used to be entirely free for basic use…looks like they’re changing their business model.