TalkAndWrite is a plugin (an extra feature) for Skype. Two people have to have the application installed on their computer. If so, then you can collaborate on a document.
This isn't like working on a Word document. It is more like working on an electronic whiteboard. You can type using a textbox if you'd like and you can draw freehand using a view different 'tools'. The result can be saved as an image (.jpg or .png) or as a TalkAndWrite document.
It seems like this would be best for brainstorming or discussing concepts that would best be drawn out for the other user. I also think that you could probably bring up pictures to interact with.
I haven't been able to use this yet, but I just installed it on my computer. I just haven't found a willing partner. If you are feeling adventureous and would like to test this out with me, let me know.
Friday, November 3, 2006
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I think this could be a very good tool, like a TPR instrument of the future, I'm thinking it could be used with students for listening/reading comprehension. I'm relating to this type of activity that I sometimes do with students - on a piece of paper-where one student needs to tell in Italian what is his/her room like, for example, what does he/she have in their room and the partner needs to draw the objects according to the directions.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in trying it out, Dan. If you read my comment in time, I could go online tomorrow(Saturday) around 10.00 am, Bloomington time, if not, Sunday at the same hour (I just need to open Skype, right?). I already downloaded the program on my computer, but I don't promise I won't be a disaster:)
I'll be there :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I don't think that the drawing option will be too good without some kind of digital pen (my tablet pc might work well).
We'll see.
Dan