Voicethread


 * From the Voicethread Overview page:**

//"With VoiceThread, group conversations are collected and shared in one place from anywhere in the world. All with no software to install.//

//A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). Share a VoiceThread with friends, students, and colleagues for them to record comments too.//

//Users can doodle while commenting, use multiple identities, and pick which comments are shown through moderation. VoiceThreads can even be embedded to show and receive comments on other websites and exported to MP3 players or DVDs to play as archival movies."//

Rebecca's story: Here is an example of how I used VoiceThread with my Fundamentals of Art class. Students critiqued a piece of art by a chosen artist and then had to comment on two other works critiqued by others in the class. One of the comments had to be a 'fun fact' about the artist or artwork. It was neat to see the students reflect on each other's comments and respond appropriately. I had more introspective comments and interaction through VoiceThread than I did in a regular class discussion or essay!

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Josh's story: Here is an example of how I used VoiceThreadin my classroom last year. This project helps to acheive the Ab Initio Spanish (first year) standards, and they completed it after four months of instruction. In 21st century style, you too can have [|asynchronous classroom discussions]using VoiceThread. Think of it as a "conversation in the cloud" as VT puts it...but in Spanish. media type="custom" key="19396138" I've used it many times in various levels to get students to talk about --and around--certain topics. Students discuss a graphic (picture, word, etc) and share ideas. I see applications in multiple subject areas...maybe it would fit into your curriculum? If you can upload a graphic that you would like students to talk about, then this will work in your class. GO FOR IT!

Thanks for reading, Josh


 * Tips:**
 * 1) Don't allow students to post their names or personal pictures. Hopefully, you'll know who they are by their voice.
 * 2) If/when you set up an account, set up as an **educator** so you can have more VoiceThreads
 * 3) Think of how you might want to continue a classroom discussion outside of class. You might be amazed with the level of interest a VoiceThread creates when they can interact with each other asynchronously.


 * Any thoughts, questions, or comments?**

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