VoiceThread+Workshop



=__Agenda __= > media type="custom" key="8371326" > http://ktitraci.wikispaces.com/Voicethread > media type="custom" key="8371358" (from http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Voicethread) > __**Ease of use**__
 * 1) Click Here to Register
 * 2) **Brief overview of** VoiceThread
 * 1) **Samples of using VoiceThread**
 * 1) Our samples from //Life in the Colonies//
 * 1) **__Reasons for use__**
 * A different way to do a "slideshow" or any type of presentation.
 * Present information with real world images and music to make it more relevant and authentic.
 * Digital storytelling.
 * Synthesizing information taught in class, read from the textbook, researched online, gathered personally, etc.
 * Independent reading projects / book reports.
 * Collaborative so students can work together and also comment on each other's work.

(from http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Voicethread)
 * Once the user learns the basics of how to create and comment on the VoiceThread, very easy.
 * Can upload photos, audio, video, documents, presentations, etc.
 * Can record comments with text, audio (microphone or telephone), and video.
 * Can embed in any web space that accepts HTML code such as wikis, blogs, Moodle, websites, etc.

Challenges/limitations using VoiceThread connection needs? one thread or many? one login or more?
 * Comments on VoiceThread as practice**
 * Create your own and comment on each others (if time permits)**.