Blabberize.com

Here is the link ( if the embedded is not working)

Well, this program that is supposed to make you laugh, almost brought me to the point of tears more than a few times... and these were not tears of laughter.  Between my poor Mexican internet connection, and the site hosts having some technical difficulties, I came close to rein-acting that scene from "Office Space," (you know the one!).  

So, Blabberize.... is there potential for some fun,  games (and learning)?  Yes! If everything is working right, it could have lots of potential.  Blabberize is a fine little site that allows you to upload a photo, then re-work the photo so that mouths move up and down.  You can then record, or upload a pre-recorded sound track that will make the mouth move up and down in sync.  The result is a hilarious picture with moving parts and sound.  The program is free, and will allow you to share the short video as a link or embedded into a webpage. 

Here are a few ideas of things you could do with Blabberize in the classroom:

• create Blabbers of characters in a novel/play/film you are studying. 
• create Blabbers to introduce a historical figure.
• use a Blabber to introduce themselves at the beginning of the year, or on their digital portfolio
• use Blabbers to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a piece of artwork or historical event.
• Use a Blabber to speak in an additional language
• Create a Blabber to make announcements around the school that are entertaining.
• Use a Blabber to present poetry
• Use a Blabber to demonstrate a mastery level with new vocabulary