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Introduction to VoiceThread: A Collaborative Multimedia Tool for Educators

Explore VoiceThread, a dynamic collaborative multimedia platform that allows users to combine images, documents, and videos into engaging slide shows. With multiple commenting options—including text, audio, and video—VoiceThread fosters creativity and interaction. Ideal for educators, it offers free accounts with limited features and various subscription plans for enhanced capabilities. Discover project ideas for various grade levels and subject areas, making learning enjoyable and interactive. Experience a low-threshold technology that supports dynamic learning through multimedia engagement.

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Introduction to VoiceThread: A Collaborative Multimedia Tool for Educators

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  1. Voice Thread A Brief Introduction SHARON DRESSEL EDTC 6340 SUMMER 2011

  2. What is Voice Thread? • “collaborative, multimedia slide show” • incorporates images, documents, and videos • users comment 5 different ways: microphone, telephone, text, audio file (MP3, .WAV), or webcam • allows creation of multiple identities • has a doodling feature that can be used while commenting “Voice Thread Overview” retrieved from VoiceThread.com July 20, 2011

  3. Voice Thread Accounts • Free account at signup: free viewing, creating, and commenting (up to 3 Voice Threads, 50 slides max) • Free Educator account: must be active • K-12: single user, schoolwide, and district subscriptions • VoiceThreadBusiness, Pro, Higher Ed: upgrades, “advanced features”, higher cost (anywhere from $30/month and up) • “For more information, visit the Products page “VoiceThread Support: Basics” retrieved from http://voicethread.com/support/howto/Basics/How_much_does_VoiceThread_cost/ July 20, 2011

  4. Where do I sign up? Voice Thread registration at http://bit.ly/pKhKXL

  5. How does it work? Screen shot from VoiceThread at http://voicethread.com/?#u1861236 retrieved on July 20, 2011

  6. My Voice Page Screen shot from http://voicethread.com/?#u1861236 retrieved July 20, 2011

  7. Voice Thread Project Ideas for Teachers • Alternative Fuels Debate (5th grade science) • American Revolution Viewpoints (5th grade Social Studies) • Biographies (3rd grade) • Bluebonnet Books Forum (3rd-6th ELAR)

  8. Voice Thread Project Ideas for Teachers • Math Problem Solving Forum (all grades) • My Family/Mifamilia Family Stories (all grades Social Studies, ELAR) • Poetry-palooza (all grades ELAR) • Essays and persuasive writing

  9. Need help, ideas, or information? View, search, or share at http://voicethread.com/?#q(screen shot retrieved July 20, 2011)

  10. Voice Thread Projects for Classes With Voice Thread, you can create multiple identities. “Identities” screen shot from http://voicethread.com/support/howto/Identities/ taken on July 20, 2011

  11. Low threshold? You bet! • Voice Thread is a low-threshold technology. • Cost: low or free (UNLESS YOU GO PRO OR SCHOOLWIDE) • Web-based • Easy access • No software to download • Short learning curve

  12. Sample project videos • Here is a sample Voice Thread that I created for a fifth grade science lesson about alternative fuels: https://voicethread.com/?#u1861236 • Enjoy this video about Voice Thread, its features, and how to create your own! http://www.screencast.com/t/4C9LCA3nLt

  13. Attributions for VoiceThread project • AgentAkit. (2008). “Making fun of gas prices”, Retrieved July 20, 2011 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/agentakit/2570218810/sizes/m/in/photostream/ via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution. • Ashton, J. (2008). A Bevy of Biofuels. Retrieved July 20, 2011 from http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/05/0508_biofuels/index_01.htm . • Biofuels. (n.d.). In World Book Living Green online. Retrieved from http://www.worldbookonline.com/digitallibraries/livinggreen/article?id=ar836725&st=biofuels . • Central Intelligence Agency. (2011). China. Retrieved July 23, 2011 from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html . • Central Intelligence Agency. (2011). India. Retrieved July 23, 2011 from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html . • Flag of China. (n.d.) Retrieved July 20, 2011 from http://www.factmonster.com/images/china.gif . • Flag of India. (n.d.). Retrieved July 20, 2011 from http://www.globaleye.org.us/primary_spring2002/eyeon/images/india-india-flag.gif . • Hughes, J. (2001). “The Population of China”. Retrieved from http://srfaculty.sru.james.hughes/100/100-3/d-3-14.htm .

  14. Credits • All screen shots by Sharon Dresselusing Jing captured July 20, 2011 from the VoiceThread website at www.voicethread.com

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