Using VoiceThread for Interactive Projects

VoiceThreadVoiceThread

Colette [email protected]

Twitter: ccassinelli

NECC ‘09 HANDOUTS: http://edtechvision.wikispaces.com/voicethread

for Interactive Projectsfor Interactive Projects

UsingUsing

NECC ‘09 Handouts:NECC ‘09 Handouts:

edtech VISION wikihttp://edtechvision.wikispaces.com/voicethread

VoiceThread 4 Education collaborative wikihttp://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com

Create an educator Create an educator VoiceThread account VoiceThread account (free)(free)http://www.voicethread.com

NETS*SNETS*S

NETS #2 - Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

NETS for Students 2007

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What is a What is a VoiceThread?VoiceThread?

A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos.

VoiceThread sandboxVoiceThread sandboxClick BROWSE and search for “NECC09” on VoiceThread homepage. Practice on this “Reflections” project.

http://voicethread.com/share/352925

How to make a How to make a VoiceThreadVoiceThread1. Pre-plan2. Select Docs or Images3. Prepare for Narration4. Create Account5. Upload Content6. Add Comments

Step 1 – Pre-planStep 1 – Pre-plan

What the goal?Who is the audience?

Who will participate?

Research

Step 2 –Select Step 2 –Select Docs/ImagesDocs/Images

Use digital photos, PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint files, images and video

Hint: Use PowerPoint to make slides and then export as *.jpg

Use Creative Commons licensing

Can imports photos from Flickr, Facebook, or from the web (right click – copy image location – paste for URL in VT)

BASIC MORE OPTIONS

Step 3 - Prepare for Step 3 - Prepare for NarrationNarration

BASICText, audio, doodle &

phone

MORE OPTIONSRecord audio using:

◦Audacity or GarageBand w/mic

◦A cell phone recording site

◦iPod w/ mic

Step 4 - Create Step 4 - Create accountaccount

Step 5 - Upload Step 5 - Upload ContentContent

Upload images & choose title and descriptionRecord narration or upload audio files

Step 5 continuedStep 5 continuedChoose sharing options:

◦Private – view by

invitation only◦Public view and

access◦Comments – yes/no◦Comment moderation

– on/offShare URL or embed in

webpage or wiki

Step 6 - Add Step 6 - Add commentscomments

ONE account but multiple identities (NEW: but can only access one identity at a time)

Younger students can draw and scan original artwork for avatar

You can doodle on top of the media as you record your comment

Additional Additional SuggestionsSuggestions

Start simple. Encourage appropriate

and thoughtful comments like: I noticed …, this reminds me of …, I’m not sure that ..

Create extra guest avatars if sharing one account

Moderate comments if VoiceThread is public.

A few more …A few more …Be aware of privacy

issuesPay attention to

copyrightUse

Ed.VoiceThread if you need complete control

Export archival VoiceThread for offline use

Question …Question …

What is one area in your environment where you want to encourage more creativity, communication or collaboration?

VoiceThread ideas …VoiceThread ideas …Literacy DevelopmentPoetry AnthologiesBook promotionsAuthor StudiesOral Narratives

Subject AreasScientific InquiryHistorical Cause/EffectCreate an Invention

Even more ideas …Even more ideas …CollaborationLandforms where we liveMulti-Generational projectsShowcasing WorkArt GallerySpeechesDigital PortfoliosCan be used with any grade level and

any subject area – even professional development

Visit: http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com

More ideas …More ideas …ESL / ELLLanguage PracticeCultural comparisonsThinking Around A

TopicCommentary on Social

IssuesDebate an IssueExplanationsMath directionsInstructions / How to

VoiceThread Digital VoiceThread Digital LibraryLibraryhttp://voicethread.com/library/

More examples …More examples …5 yr old collecting 100 comments for 100th

day celebration http://voicethread.com/share/321990/

5th grade Flip book animations - http://voicethread.com/share/253737/

HS career project about becoming a Special Education teacher http://voicethread.com/share/70584/

Professional Development: Reflecting on NETS for Teachers http://voicethread.com/share/330098/

Got Books? Faculty members share favorite books http://voicethread.com/share/210170/

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ITSE EvaluationITSE Evaluation

Please fill out the BYOL evaluation at:

http://www.iste.org/byoleval2009

Questions?Questions?

Please add your VoiceThread samples to the collaborative wiki at http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com

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