Both Bubbleplay and Overstream allow you to add captions and text to videos. I can see how this would be a useful tool with emergent readers and struggling readers in the upper grades. At times it's hard to get them motivated to read material on their level because the material is not on their maturity level. Using these sites can help you create material for such readers to get them more motivated to read.
Bubbleplay allows you to add speech and thought bubbles to any online video. I think it's great for drawing student's attention to specific features of a video clip. Students can even add captions, using their language skills to comment on the video clip or add their reflections on a particular topic they learned focusing on comprehension, reading and writing. What a great way to reach out to all of your diverse learners!
I found Overstream to be more userfriendly. I was able to add captions to a video clip from the Alvin and the chipmunks movie. I added captions to what I thought would be the most predictable parts and the easiest to understand from those cooky but loveable chipmunks! Have fun and have a very "Merry Chipmunks Christmas."
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