Voice+thread

**VoiceThread** What is a [|Voice Thread]a Voice Thread is a new technology that allows you to upload PowerPoint files, picture files, movie files and more to the Voice Thread program. Once your files are uploaded, you are able to record commentary by either plain audio or webcam. You can also type in text and use the doodle tool. Students are also allowed to interact with the presentation in the same way as the teacher. Great for collaboration! A Voice Thread subscription is free

__Reasons for use__

 * A different way to do a "slideshow" or any type of presentation.
 * Present information with real world images and music to make it more relevant and authentic.
 * Digital storytelling.
 * Synthesizing information taught in class, read from the textbook, researched online, gathered personally, etc.
 * Independent reading projects / book reports.
 * Collaborative so students can work together and also comment on each other's work.

__Ease of use__

 * Once the user learns the basics of how to create and comment on the VoiceThread, very easy.
 * Can upload photos, audio, video, documents, presentations, etc.
 * Can record comments with text, audio (microphone or telephone), and video.
 * Can embed in any web space that accepts HTML code such as wikis, blogs, Moodle, websites, etc.

__Resources__

 * [|VoiceThread Getting Started] - Nice pdf on how to get started using VoiceThread in your classroom.
 * [|Other VoiceThread Tutorials]
 * [|VoiceThread FAQ]
 * VoiceThread Ning Group
 * [|VoiceThread Help Discussion Forum]
 * VoiceThread Resources and Examples by Traci Blazosky
 * [|Using VoiceThread for Digital Conversations]
 * VoiceThread for Education Wiki

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 * VoiceThread Educator's Guide**


 * VoiceThread Tutorial in VoiceThread**

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 * Fourteen Interesting Ways to Use VoiceThread in the Classroom**

__Examples__

 * [|My Hero Jack London] - VoiceThread and iMovie combined.
 * True and Memorable - Project for the novel __The Bonesetter's Daughter__. VoiceThread and Wikispaces combined.
 * [|Mein Bester Freund]- German "Give your Gnome a Home" project.
 * [|Ma Nouvelle Camarade de Chambre] - French "My New Roommate" project.