Fotobabble

Fotobabble

Fotobabble allows the user to upload images and record a commentary.
 * Description:**

Teacher Training Video
 * Resources**


 * __Strengths__**
 * free
 * quick
 * basic
 * user friendly
 * can rerecord as many times as you like
 * can select from private or public viewing options
 * Private Fotobabbles can only be seen by the people you share them with. They are not searchable on the site.
 * You can share Fotobabbles through e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, embed on a website or blog, or by the automatically generated URL.
 * You can preview your Fotobabble before it is able to be viewed by others.
 * easily delete Fotobabbles you want removed
 * supports JPG, PNG and GIF image formats, and mp3, flv and wav audio formats
 * free iPhone app
 * Fotobabble slideshows coming soon!

__**Weaknesses**__
 * need to create an account and sign in
 * must have a microphone on your computer
 * maximum recording time is one minute
 * basic
 * make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Flash
 * does not allow images that are larger than 2MB
 * children under 13 are prohibited from using Fotobabble
 * Fotobabble does not monitor content (but reserves the right to remove content if they feel it violates their Terms of Service)


 * __Opportunities__**
 * fluency practice
 * simple digital story telling
 * practice for ESOL learners


 * __Threats__**
 * the site may contain inappropriate content


 * __Ideas for the Classroom__**
 * Students recite a poem they have written.
 * Students create an advertisement for a product to see how persuasive they can be in less than a minute.
 * Allow students to create a book advertisement to share with the class for a book that they just finished reading.

What your photos could talk about //taken from:// TeflTecher
 * A treasured possession
 * Your favourite hobby
 * Why you love your mum
 * A famous person you admire
 * Something that gets on your nerves
 * A favourite dish / a recipe
 * A favourite painting and why you like it
 * A film review or recommendation
 * The best place for a relaxing holiday
 * Explaining emotions on people’s faces
 * A local news story
 * An opinion on a global news story
 * Sell yourself (I would be the right person for this job)
 * Your room and why you like it
 * Your house, flat, home town
 * Sell something (a gadget, a house etc)
 * Your favourite view
 * The story behind a photo