Communicating and Collaborating with
VoiceThread
Students are desperately craving an opportunity to connect with their friends; not surprisingly, their use of anything that enables socialization while at school is deeply desired.
Danah Boyd—University of California-Berkeley (2008)
Objectives
Explore VoiceThread Comment on a
VoiceThread Create a VoiceThread Discuss ways to use
VoiceThread as a classroom tool for student learning
What is Digital Storytelling?
Digital presentation
Scripted narration Still images or
video clips Music track
Built-in Support
What is VoiceThread?
Online service - free and paid models Browser based
iPad/iPhone apps Android browser functionality
Online media album Images from computer, internet or
camera roll Audio from microphone, webcam or
upload Commenting
Create Account
Explore!http://voicethread.com
Instructional Strategies
Introduce concept or process Reverse instruction Debate Oral language development Formative assessment
Voice in Storytelling
Voice Oral language development Meaningful use of academic vocabulary Teacher modeling Personal connection outside of school
VoiceThread Access Features
VoiceThread Universal
Comment in VoiceThread
Life Skills images
http://goo.gl/rkOaL Respond with voice or text Try the doodle tool (pen)
Create!http://voicethread.com
Create VoiceThread
Upload image Title and description Share
Commenting
Gather facts Make connections Ask questions Give opinions
Bill Ferriter, Center for Teaching Quality
Making it Work
Begin with group commenting Written draft Use sentence frames
Join the conversation Model appropriate responses
Revisit comments in class Identify elements of quality comments
Commenting Expectations
Comment well connected to selection
Comment encourages further conversation Building on prior comments Refuting prior comments Encourage further study of selection
Meaningful use of annotation tools (doodles)
Michelle Pacansky-Brock, Director of Online and Hybrid Support Center, CSU East Bay
After working with VoiceThread, how might you incorporate it into your classroom environment?
Please respond with your ideas at http://bit.ly/voicethread_comments
Teacher Resources & Ideas
voicethread4education.wikispaces.com
digitallyspeaking.pbworks.com/Voicethread
Session Evaluation:
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