VoiceThreadVoiceThread

Colette Cassinellicolette@edtechvision.org

HANDOUTS: http://edtechvision.wikispaces.com/voicethread

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.

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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 DemoVoiceThread Demo

http://voicethread.com/#q.b70584.i0.k0

HandoutsHandoutsedtech VISION wiki

http://edtechvision.wikispaces.com/voicethread

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

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 comparisionsThinking Around A

TopicCommentary on Social

IssuesDebate an IssueExplanationsMath directionsInstructions / How to

Question …Question …

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

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

BASIC MORE OPTIONS

Step 3 - Prepare for Step 3 - Prepare for NarrationNarration

BASICText

MORE OPTIONSRecord audio using:

◦Audacity ◦A cell phone (use

Gcast or Gabcast)◦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

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

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Questions?Questions?

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

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