The post explains how he uses the Doodlecast Pro app with his kindergarteners to document their skills as readers and writers. Mr. Gomez granted permission to use videos of his students using the app, but I encourage you to go directly to his blog post, Documenting Reading and Writing with Doodlecast App for detailed information. While you're at his site, look around. You'll find a host of ideas related to digital literacies, information literacies, and reading and writing. The first video below documents a student reading, and the second, a student writing.
Reading
Writing and Journaling
Here is a screenshot from the Doodlecast page at the Apple Store to help you visualize some of the organizational options. One option allows for uploading to YouTube, a feature that facilitates the sharing of students' accomplishments.
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| Image: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodlecast-pro/id469486202?mt=8 |
Note that although Mr. Gomez uses the pro version, there is a free version with more limited options, but a good choice if you want to try the app for yourself.
What are some apps or websites you use to promote students' literacies skills? What are your thoughts on how Mr. Gomez uses Doodlecast with his students?
