Voicethread

Voicethread is a useful tool that emphasizes many skills in linguitic education, but specially in speaking skill. The main purpose of the tool is to make voice recorders, and that is why is perfect to improve the speaking skill. The tool can be used in two different ways which are: participate in a forum and create presentations. Allowing EFL professors to use the tool in some practical activities in their courses.

. Participate in a forum: The professor creates a forum about a topic seen in class. The students have to participate giving their opinion.

. Create a debate: In groups of or six, depending the amount of students, they have to create a debate about certain topic. The topic must have a moderator, students in favor, and students against the topic. It is necessary that students with  a medium level of English.

 Complete a crossword: The professor brings a Voicethread presentation about a specific topic. Adterwards, the students have to complete a crossword with keywords of the presentation.

Tips for teachers who want to use the tool.

. Having experience using the tool.

. Professors shoud know firts the privacy policy.

. Having the tool in both cellphones and computers.

VOICETHREAD AS A TOOL FOR EFL CLASSES

A practical tool with many benefits for EFL teachers. It is necessary the application of technology in education, and this tool is a perfect way to apply technology in classes. It emphasizes many skills but above the speaking. It is really easy to use it and you can have it in your cellphones.