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= = =**[|Our Presentation! VoiceThread 11/7/13] **=

VoiceThread is a collaborative, interactive, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos. You can create and share a VoiceThread and let others leave comments via text, audio, voice, or doodle (drawing).
 * What is Voice Thread? **


 * Why use it? **
 * //**Presence**//: Text isn’t enough to express yourself! Voice Thread provides opportunities to express yourself through voice, video, and images and interact with others.
 * **//Intuitive, Natural, Powerful//**: Easy to learn and powerful enough for complex projects.
 * //**Anytime, Anywhere**//: When scheduling is inconvenient, Voice Thread allows people to collaborate online wherever and whenever.
 * //**Perfect Fit**//: Fits your individual needs and preferences – you can participate in Voice Thread using your voice, video, text, or drawing.

// Creating a VT: // You can create a VT by uploading a media file from your own device (i.e. images, video, presentation, document, audio file). You can also easily import media from sources like Flickr, Facebook (Pro Version Only), New York Public Library, or already existing Voice Threads. []
 * How do we use it? **

// Viewing and Commenting on VT: // After a VT has been created or shared with you, all participants of the VT can make comments on it to engage in a dynamic conversation around the media. As a participant, you can create an identity or multiple identities, which will display to others every time you comment. Participants can publish comments through text, video, audio, or doodle (drawing). The doodle function allows you to annotate on top of any slide being viewed. []

// Sharing a VT: // Every VT is private by default, but you can choose to share it with one person, a group, or even make it completely public. Every VT is a “living” online collaborative space where you can easily adjust the number of people who can view and participate in it at any time. []

Additional Features for Premium Users (with a paid account): Creating and Using Groups [] Customizable Homepage [] Authentication Integration Guide []

Our Voice Threads From Class Social Studies Group: [|Social Studies Group] ELA Group: [|TROPESSSSS YA'LL!] Science Group: [|Molarity] MATH! [|THE BEST SUBJECT] World Languages Group: [|World Language]


 * Annotated List of Resources **
 * Basics of VoiceThread - http://voicethread.com/media/misc/getting_started_educator_mpb.pdf
 * **Examples of Teacher Use (Teacher-Generated and Student-Generated VoiceThreads)**
 * Various Disciplines
 * http://voicethread.com/about/library/
 * This link includes VoiceThreads used for ESL, Education, ELA, Foreign Language, IT, Math, Professional Development, Science, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, and “Other.” There is also a link that allows you to “[|contribute]” an article about your success story using VoiceThread to VoiceThread’s Digital Library.
 * Science
 * http://voicethread.com/share/50577/
 * This link exemplifies a student lab report created orally through voice thread. " What is the effect of temperature on the concentration of carbon dioxide produces during yeast respiration? by Lily, David and Faline"
 * http://voicethread.com/#q+science.b5941.i1633854
 * This link shows an example of a science lecture/presentation. The VT goes through multiple slides that are voiced over and doodled on by a teacher.
 * Math
 * http://math247.pbworks.com/w/page/20517307/5th%20Grade%20Statistics
 * This wikipage organizes various lessons which use VT. With this specific example, the teacher uses VT to think out loud and work through examples.
 * English
 * http://voicethread.com/share/260761/
 * This link shows how a teacher empowered students to interact with their novel, Of Mice and Men, by giving them a platform to create and share their personal titles for each chapter.
 * Social Studies
 * https://voicethread.com/share/4997332/
 * A student, Kathryn Williams, completed a US History project about the history of Halloween. In it, she cites sources for the images and information that she presents.
 * World Languages
 * https://voicethread.com/?#q+French.b2737436.i14443498
 * This is an example of how a teacher could help students in a basic level practice their pronunciation with greetings. They can hear the voice say the words and they could leave an audio comment with themselves saying the words.
 * https://voicethread.com/share/880494/
 * This is an example of how a teacher assigned students a project to do at home with voicethread. This student is showing still images of her house and family and describing them in French. They could also do so with video, or a combination of the two.
 * Other Teacher Resources
 * [|Teacher Created Wiki Page] which includes a vast amount of knowledge including basics, examples, assessments, and MORE RESOURCES!
 * [[file:Handout_Voicethread.doc|Another Basic Intro Handout]]
 * [[file:Voicethread_Student_Intro.doc|Student Intro Handout]]
 * Teacher Tips Handout
 * [[file:Handout_Voicethread_Previewing.doc|Worksheet/Pre-Assignment Handout]]
 * [[file:Handout_ScoringStudentParticipationAsynchronousConversations.pdf|Example Rubric]]
 * [[file:Rubric, VT Feedback, Student Projects.doc|Example Rubric 2]]


 * [|Link to Our Online Survey]! **