Fun in Learning Dvolver

Hi there,

Today I would like to talk about a cool website, Dvolver

Before I talk more about the website, let me show you a tutorial clip on how to use this cool website

here is an example of what kind of product that Dvolver could produce

After looking at this clips and example, it seems that Dvolver is a tool that allows users to create their own movies. It also allows people to create a three scene movie by using up to two 'funky' and 'cool' characters.Users are able to decide on the setting, the background, the characters, the dialogues, the background music, the title as well as the time for their movie.

How can Dvolver be used in a language classroom???

Dvolver can be used by teachers in both primary and secondary school (age 7-17), regardless of what their levels of English are, ranging from low level, intermediate level, and high level of English.

This website can be used by teacher for school homework where the students could work individually at home and e-mail their 'master piece' to the teacher. Teachers could ask the students to create a movie clip regards to any situation that involve dialogues making.

Then, by sending the finish clip to the teacher, teacher could assess the clip and give feedback and suggestion on it.

In addition, Dvolver can be used by the teachers themselves to attract students' attention on introducing any topics in a classroom. Dvolver may also be useful for teaching literature. Teachers may use the tool to introduce a new chapter or a new story of a novel, or short story by making a short movie using Dvolver. This is another way to spark students' interest.

 

Advantages of using this TOOL...

• It is free.
• It is user friendly where anyone can use and do a movie clip easily.
• Dvolver can be used as a another medium where students can have a different kind of activity in doing class work or homework.
• This tool helps the student to think creatively in choosing the characters, background and even writing the dialogue. It is another fun way of having to do their homework.
• Students can have the feeling of ownership where they are the one who create that particular video themselves.

Disadvantages of using this TOOL...

• There will be no control of the language used by the students. They can write anything they like.
• Students and also school might not have enough facilities to use internet access.
• Some of the characters are not suitable for the students viewing. (too sexy and the description are not suitable for the students as well)
• Limited scene for the students to develop a good story.

In conclusion.

This is a good tool where teachers can use it in a classroom. It gives the teacher to create another dimension to do activities in the classroom. However, some of the usage are not practical for Malaysian classroom unless the schools themselves have sufficient facilities to permit the students to use it. Moreover, students who does not have internet access might find it difficult to utilize the usage of Dvolver.