VoiceThread

= VoiceThread =

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//A VoiceThread allows every child in a class to record audio commentary about the ideas and experiences that are important to them. Whether an event, a project, or a milestone, children can tell their story in their own voice, and then share it with the world.//

//For teachers, VoiceThreads offer a single vessel to capture and then share all the diverse personalities of an entire class. You will hear the pride and excitement in their voices as the students "publish" their work. A VoiceThread can be managed with little effort, creating an heirloom that can be shared by students, parents, and educators alike.//

VoiceThread
 * Source**: http://voicethread.com/classroom.php
 * Quick
 * Interactive
 * Visual
 * Collaborative
 * For purposes
 * Different approaches

Moderated Comments
One of the key components of VoiceThread is the possibility of inviting moderated audio, or written, commentary on the work created. Imagine that. Other children can leave audio or text comments on a piece of digital work, and you, as their teacher, can choose to allow it or not. It is is incredible that children can interact with each other via the Web through the sound of their voice. How powerful is that as a way to create a sense of audience?

Variety of Uses
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 * Poem book: In this activity, participants share their favorite poems to create an audio poem book. Imagine your bilingual/ESL students creating their favorite poem book, adding their audio narration, and then sharing that online.
 * Great Book Stories: According to Wes Fryer ( SpeedofCreativity .org), The idea is basic: Narrate five pictures to share why you love a specific book, and why other people should read it. If you’re interested in contributing, please check out the site and the guidelines. The password to edit the wiki is “share” without quotation marks.
 * Online Literature Circles: Wouldn't this be a neat way of having literature circles online?
 * Social Studies/Geography Applications
 * Using Moodle in Technology Applications Classrooms: This was created by TA:TEKS teachers as a way to explore VoiceThread while at the same time share ideas about using Moodle, an online discussion forum and teaching tool in their classroom. Note that someone Allanah King, a New Zealand teacher was able to leave an audio comment on one of the "slides."
 * Teaching Chemistry Lecture: No, digital creations aren't just for elementary school students.
 * A Book Review by the GED Book Club
 * A student presentation regarding The Invisible Children

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[|Celebrating Christmas Around the World]

[|Class Book - Primary class sample]

= Resources =
 * == VoiceThread .com web site - http://voicethread.com/==
 * ==Printable guide for teachers - http://voicethread.com/ui/image/classroom.pdf==
 * ==The Connected Classroom Digital Storytelling with VoiceThread - http://theconnectedclassroom.wikispaces.com/Digital_Storytelling==
 * ==[|VoiceThread Tutorial] from Miguel Guhlin==
 * ==VoiceThread 4 Education wiki==
 * ==[|K-7 MathCasts Project]==