Voicethread in the Classroom

By Molly Lippert

What is Voicethread?

Voicethread.com allows a group to have a conversation around a picture, document or video from anywhere in the world.

There is no software that

needs to be downloaded for

use so anyone with an

internet connection can

participate.

What is Voicethread?

• Group members can comment 5 ways: voice, text, audio file, or video. As you comment, the doodle tool can be used to draw as you speak.

• Creator of the thread can moderate content for added security.

Uses in the Classroom

Math:• Explaining mathematical thinking while

problem solving• Working out a problem (using the doodle

tool) and explaining the steps • Exploring math vocabulary words

Uses in the Classroom

English Language Arts:• Reflecting, summarizing, and predicting

while reading• Book discussions with other classes

(possibly beyond the school)• Sharing written works for peer

commenting and editing

Student Security

• Teacher can moderate and approve comments before they are visible on the site. • Multiple identities can be created under

one user so students do not need to sign up for it. • Threads access can be modified from

public, to invite only, or private