There seems to be a ton of programs for the iPad that takes an image and make it appear as if it were talking. Many of these programs are great for older students but I wanted one that a kindergartener or a first grader could easily use. I was so happy when I found ChatterPix Kids.
There are a few reasons why I love using this app.
1. Super easy to use. A kindergartener at one of my schools figured out the app all on their own.
2. Easy to get the videos off of the iPad. Everything saves into the camera roll. From there you can use Dropbox to get it to your computer.
3. Making a video is fast. Students don’t have to waste time editing all the details of the video. They can focus more on the content.
Check out this example a student made for their famous American unit.
Eleanor Roosevelt ChatterPix Kids from Jim Covais on Vimeo.
ChatterPix Kids can be found in the App store for Free. Well at least free when this is being posted. Basically what I’m saying is, this is a great app and it’s free…..so download it…..now.
Still not convinced? Think I’m a liar?
Check out the screenshots below of a video I started to make about Thomas Jefferson. You can see though the screenshots that the interface is extremely kid friendly.
First I took a picture and then I had to draw a line where I want the mouth to be.
Next I have to record what I want my picture to say. You have 30 seconds to record sound. This may not sound like a lot but you would be surprise how long 30 seconds actually is.
After the sound I can choose from some options for my picture. I can run the picture through a filter, add props, frame the picture, and add text.
The final step is to save my creation to the camera roll. Once that is completed I can upload the video to Dropbox and then Vimeo.
As the year starts to wind down unruly behavior tends to go up. Using ChatterPix Kids in your lessons will keep the students engaged. When students are engaged unruly behavior goes down and that is good for students and teachers alike.
