Voicethread



__**Overview**__ A voicethread is a lot like a blog, except with pictures. A person uploads pictures to make a multimedia project. Then, anyone within the voicethread community can see the multimedia project and make comments. This website is particularly easy to use because there is no software to install. There is an array of tools offered by voicethread. One voicethread can have multiple editors, and the administrator can "police" the comments on the voice thread. One person can have multiple identities for different uses. One can export a voicethread onto their own computer for uses, or the voicethread can be embedded into other websites. One of the coolest features is the doodle tool while one comments. One can draw on the voice thread as he/she comments.

To sample some of the voicethreads available, you can look at them without an account. A single voicethread account is free and it allows you to look at the public voicethreads and make comments. From there, teachers, businessmen and professionals can buy different products on the voicethread website. This allows for collaboration on a private collaboration and allows for other features such as larger storage size, more private voicethreads, and archives.
 * __Getting Started__ **

1. Go to [|Voicethread.com] 2. Click “Sign in or Register” in the upper right corner 3. Click “Register” 4. Fill in the required information and click “register” 5. Now you can start to search Voice threads or create your own.
 * __How to Setup a Voicethread Account__ **

1. Click the “Create” tab 2. Click “upload” 3. You will be given options to choice for uploading a source. 4. Once you have uploaded, click “comment” to add text or audio to explain your voicethread. 5. When you are done, click “share”. You can update your contacts to invite people to comment and post on your voicethread.
 * __How to Create a Voicethread__ **


 * __Five Ways to Comment__ **
 * Computer Microphone
 * Telephone
 * Text
 * Audio File
 * Webcam

Voicethread is useful in many different ways. As a math teacher, I can assign groups to work on different problems. The voice thread allows them to collaborate on a single problem and work together, even if they are not in the same room. Also, on the same problem, several different students can work the problem in different ways. Since different students can look at different ways the problem is done, they can more easily learn from each other. Voicethread can be used in Social Studies classes and for teaching current events. Voicethread is an easy way to give students a voice by expressing their opinion about what they are learning. Teachers can post a voicethread on a given topic or pose a question, and have students respond. Or students can create voicethreads based on what they are learning in class and have their peers comment. The best voicethread I saw while searching was one used for current events. Some students are timid when it comes to expressing their opinion in class, so using a Voicethread (where they comment on their own time) can encourage all students to openly express themselves.
 * __Uses in the Classroom__ **

Even though this could be useful, teachers or a school system must pay for a subscription to be able to use this tool.


 * __Artifact__ **

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