Fishing for Connections:Integrating Technology into Language Arts

ECOMP 6800 FinalCassie Applegate

Johnna NolesLindsey Young

Multiple Mediums

Voice Thread

A collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos.It allows people to navigate pages and leave comments.• Voice•Text•Audio file •Video

Users can doodle while commenting!

• The commenting feature• Group work for class projects • Allows students to feel more

comfortable with sharing their ideas• Manage and maintain the safety of

their students by moderating comments

• Parents can view their child's work online

Why Use Voice Thread?

•Voice Thread offers a specific section for educators.

•VoiceThread for educators ensures appropriate comments and allows educators and classes to collaborate.

Educational Use

Literacy Connections

There are many ways to use Voice Thread in the classroom. One way is to create a book that students can retell and add comments.

Your Account

Voice Thread Basics1. Add your pictures,

Power Point, You Tube video, or website.

Voice Thread Basics

2. Choose a comment

option (phone, webcam,

microphone, or text).

Voice Thread Basics

3. Share your

creation with

teachers, students,

and parents!

Extra Features

Embed your Voice Thread

in your classroom

blog, webpage, or

Wiki!

Choose who can view or comment on your Voice

Thread.

• Start small. Begin by creating your own VoiceThread and have students practice commenting. As your students become more comfortable with VoiceThread, they can make an individual project.• Model appropriate comments. Give them

prompts to start their comments.• Discuss netiquette and copyright issues.• Under one account, you can create an entire

class, which will allow you to monitor students from your account.• If your VoiceThread is public, make sure to

monitor all comments before allowing them to be posted.

Tips for Teachers

Restroom Break