Use ChatterPix Kids in the Classroom

ChatterPix Kids (or ChatterKid) is an interactive app for adding voice and text to any image. Its ease of use makes it very accessible to children, and the 30 seconds time limit forces them to be thoughtful and concise. The app is free, from Duck Duck Moose, and is only available for iOS. When you first open the app, the first thing that you will see is a short video that shows you the 5 easy steps to using ChatterPix.

5 Easy Steps to Creating a Video in ChatterPix Kids

1. Take/Import a Picture
2. Draw a Mouth
3. Record a Message
4. Decorate
5. Show your Friend

Features of ChatterPix Kids

• Take a photo or use a photo from the Photo Library
• Draw a talking mouth to make the video more interesting
• Save to Gallery (and edit later) or save to Camera Roll

Ideas for Using ChatterPix Kids

• Take a picture of your invention and let the invention describe itself.
• Create a talking animal to present your animal research.
• Use 3-4 facts from your biography to create a 30 sec video.
• Create a public service announcement for your environmental issue to share with students in lower elementary.

Differentiation Using ChatterPix Kids

• Give the child the photo needed.
• Limit the use of design features (frames, stickers, etc.) to help focus the activity.
• Use the stickers and frames to teach design features.

Considerations for Using ChatterPix Kids

• Students have to complete the process and get to Gallery for their work to be saved.
• Students can combine several 30 sec videos in iMovie to make a longer video

Examples of ChatterPix Kids in the Classroom

• Examples of ChatterPix Kids in the classroom
• Do you use ChatterPix Kids in your classroom? Leave a message in the comments.

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