Download - Voice Thread For Education
VoiceThreadVoiceThread
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HANDOUTS: http://edtechvision.wikispaces.com/voicethread
for sharing and for sharing and collaborationcollaboration
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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.
Create an educator Create an educator VoiceThread account VoiceThread account (free)(free)http://www.voicethread.com
VoiceThread sampleVoiceThread sampleClick BROWSE and search for “NCCE” on VoiceThread homepage. Choose “Reflections” project.
http://voicethread.com/share/352925
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/
HandoutsHandouts
edtech VISION wikihttp://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 comparisonsThinking 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 (right click – copy image location – paste for URL in VT)
BASIC MORE OPTIONS
Step 3 - Prepare for Step 3 - Prepare for NarrationNarration
BASICText, audio & phone
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 (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
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Questions?Questions?
Please add your VoiceThread samples to the collaborative wiki at http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com
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