Fake Conversation

@bethcagnol: Use Fake Conversation app for Iphone w students. They come to class w/ the other half of the conversation. So fun.


I came across this post on Twitter a few nights ago and of course it caught my eye.  The app is the usual fake call set up where the phone rings you answer it and repeat everything that is said giving the impression you are having a real conversation.  The difference is that I had never thought of using it in a classroom so the post got me thinking; how could it be used effectively?


One way could be with an upper stage class for a language lesson.  Pupils listen to the conversation then extend it through talking or writing.  They could record a version of the other half of the conversation or they could write the story behind the conversation.  Both of these ideas fit into the second level Literacy outcome for listening: LIT 2-05a.


As with any use of technology it must be appropriate and not just there for the purpose of ticking a box.