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A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).
 * What is Voicethread?**

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Facts/Need To Know
 * VoiceThread allows five different methods to leave comments [[image:voicethreadtel313/imagesCADGXK2T.jpg width="448" height="322" align="right"]]


 * Use standard etiquette (you never know you might be offended)


 * To get the most out of VoiceThread you need a microphone and a webcam


 * As the teacher make sure everyone is participating equally in discussion


 * Only assign homework on VoiceThread if everyone has access to the technology


 * VoiceThread seems to be most compatible with videos and images taken from your computer rather than the internet, so it might be easiest to gather all material intended for the VoiceThread first and save it to your computer

How to create your own VoiceThread! Step 1: Log onto [|www.voicethread.com]  Step 2: Register by clicking the Sign In/Register button in the top right of the page   Step 3: On the left side of the page click Register   Step 4: Fill out information to set up your new account   Step 5: Choose the Browse tab at the top of page to get ideas for VoiceThread   Step 6: Choose the Create tab at top of page to begin   Step 7: Use the Upload, Comment, and Share buttons to create your VoiceThread   Step 8: For assistance use the MyVoice tab to view tutorials   Step 9: Invite others to view your VoiceThread   Step 10: Present VoiceThread

Real World Applications...   There are many real world applications for VoiceThread. This technology can be utilized in professional meetings, school classrooms, or simply for fun. VoiceThread has the capability to unite peope from all over the world. Conversations can be held with the click of a button. Presentations can be given in a new and exciting way. Lively discussions can be held at school involving students who may normally keep their thoughts to themselves. The multitude of ways to leave comments about various subjects allows for a huge communication capacity.

Classroom/LearningUses
 * [[image:voicethreadtel313/imagesCAP0HUBC.jpg align="left"]]Teacher**- Instrctors can use VoiceThread to monitor the paricipation in class. It is a great way to get to know your students.VoiceThread comes in handy, especially when you may be absent and need a substitute to cover your class. With this technology you can carry on the discussion like you never left. Using VoiceThread you can cover as much or as little information as you need in one class period. It works well with any subject for teaching.


 * Student**- VoiceThread can be used to learn the viewpoints of your classmates in a safe and structured environment. This technology promotes active participation and allows for everyone to not only have an opinion, but also be heard. VoiceThread makes it easier to pay attention in class, because so many slides can be used. It is rude to interupt the teacher, but encouraged in VoiceThread.


 * ELL**- Having so many ways to leave comments English language learners can practice different types of communication. Having the videos and pictures is a nice visual cue of what exactly is being discussed, so they won't get left behind.


 * Special Needs**- Students that struggle with social skills now have VoiceThread as an outlet to communicate appropriately. Those who may have difficulty writing can use the microphone to make comments. Having the ability to utilize so many slides in one lesson will help with keeping the attention of the students.


 * Parent**- If made available for the public to see, parents can view what their children have done at school. They can talk to their kids about the ideas posted on the VoiceThread as a jumping point to get to know their children.

Content Areas

Science- Students can use Voicethread to comprehend Protein Synthesis. Videos and student input will allow a better understanding of complicated concepts like translation and transcription.
=== History- VoiceThread can be used to engage students in a discussion about the founding fathers. Students could talk about the way the fathers of our country have shaped the way we live today. If they were founding fathers how would they have done things differently? ===

=== English- Students can use VoiceThread to participate in a discussion setting analyzing poetry together. Each student can give input about what the poem meant to them.What emotions did the poem invoke if any? Why? ===

=== Math- VoiceThread cn be used to aid students in learning how to solve proofs. The students can collaborate about particular proofs or theorems. Prove why it is that the Pythagorean Theorem has stood the test of time and other theories have been disproven? ===

=== Political Science- Students can get involved with political debates that represent current issues. VoiceThread can be used as a debate forum for the classroom. Students can comment on their opinions about debates that current politicians have participated in. ===

Safety First Monitor your students comments  Make sure that everything being posted is appropriate  Choose your privacy setting (public or private)  Be careful what you wish for  Delete any inappropriate content  Keep in mind that it is easy to offend, especially using technology

Resource Links
 * Wiki for VoiceThread in Education- http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/9-12
 * Site that gives MANY examples of VoiceThread being used in various content areas- []
 * Site that instructs how to set up a VoiceThread as well as how to assess participation and how to comment appropriately- []
 * Site that provides a slideshow giving examples of VoiceThread being used in the classroom-[]
 * Article on how to use VoiceThread for student engagment- []
 * Site that shows how to set up a VoiceThread once you are an educator- []
 * Article showing how VoiceThread can showcase student's assignments- []
 * Teacher training video on how to use VoiceThread- []

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References! ConvergenceSolutions. What is a VoiceThread? Retrieved from []

Creative Commons. 26 Interesting Ways to Use VoiceThread in the Classroom. Retrieved from GoogleDocs. [|www.docs.google.com]

Smith, S. (2009). VoiceThread Ties Together Student Voices, Images, and Writing. Retrieved, October 30, 2009, from []

Stiles, C. & J.(2011). The Punnett Square. Retrieved from [|https://voicethread.com/?#u2056124]

Stiles, C.& J. (2011). Genetics Rabbits. Retrieved from [] embedded in VoiceThread.

UPSiTech. An Introduction to VoiceThread. Retrieved from []

Vesper, S. (2008). VoiceThread in Education. Retrieved from [|www.slideshare.com]