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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Chatterpix Kids

Chatterpix Kids (free) is a fun, simple app that allows you to turn any image into a "talking head" by recording a 30 second message. Apps that combine images and audio are prime targets for language as they lend context and engagement to your language objectives. Simply take or save a photo (this app allows you to save to the camera roll, so this is fair use copyright-wise unless you plan to export to YouTube or otherwise republish), slide your finger to add a "mouth" and record.

You can make this app part of a process by having your student write a short paragraph script (with a focus on your language objectives such as main idea/details, listing, sequencing or categorizing, or microstructure aspects such as complex sentences or pronouns), or treat it as an intervention context for students who don't do so well on CELF-5's Formulated Sentences. Chatterpix Kids gives us an opportunity to make therapy educationally relevant as well by having students describe curriculum-relevant people or objects.

Here, I am readying Boston's mayor Marty Walsh to talk about our terrible winter (note the mouth):

image via http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Walsh_(politician)



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5 comments:

  1. ChristinMarch 5, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    I love Chatterpix and so do my students! I have had my student pick a topic or theme and then the student used Chatterpix to make a series of talking photos. We then used iMovie to put their videos together in one movie. One student gave a tutorial on Story Grammar Marker by making each of the magnets talk.

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  2. Sean SweeneyMarch 5, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Great idea on iMovie- maybe I should do a post on this. BRILLIANT idea on SGM! Thanks.

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  3. Assignment Help LondonAugust 15, 2024 at 6:40 AM

    Chatterpix Kids is a creative tool that enhances language learning by combining images and audio. It engages students in writing scripts focused on language objectives, making therapy both fun and educationally relevant. Ideal for practicing skills like sequencing, pronouns, and descriptive language.

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  4. emilyOctober 25, 2024 at 6:02 AM

    Speech Techie is a blog focused on integrating technology into speech-language pathology and education. It offers resources, lesson plans, and tools tailored for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and educators. The site emphasizes innovative approaches to teaching language and communication skills, often utilizing apps and digital platforms to enhance learning experiences​.
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  5. henryjoelOctober 25, 2024 at 6:44 AM

    Chatterpix Kids is such a fantastic app for sparking creativity in children! I love how it allows kids to bring their drawings to life by adding voices and animations. It’s a fun way to encourage storytelling and artistic expression while keeping them engaged. The user-friendly interface makes it accessible for young children, and I can see how it can be used in educational settings to enhance learning. Thanks for sharing this great resource. prince george traffic lawyer
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