Tutorial 1: Creating a Voice Thread

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Home | Main Menu | Summary This tutorial will show you how to register for a Voice Thread account and create your own Voice Thread. This tool allows you to tell a story through images while getting feedback from others.

Prerequisite Knowledge: Home | Main Menu | Prerequisite Knowledge Prerequisite Knowledge: A basic understanding of how to upload images.

Technology/Tools Required Home | Main Menu | Technology/Tools Required Technology/Tools Required A microphone/headset (in some cases, laptop computers already have a microphone built in) A computer A digital camera The internet

Registering for an account 4. Inviting friends to view Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Registering for an account 2. Creating a thread 3. Narrating a thread 4. Inviting friends to view

Learning Objective 1 Registering for an account Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 1 Learning Objective 1 Registering for an account This learning objective will teach you how to create an account with Voice Thread. Skip this objective if you already have an account or if you are already familiar with registering for online accounts. Steps

Type www.voicethread.com into a web browser such as Explorer. Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 1 Type www.voicethread.com into a web browser such as Explorer. Select Sign in or Register on the top left corner. A window will pop up prompting your email and password. Select Register and enter all information. Once you have three green check marks ( ) Select Register.

Learning Objective 2 Creating a thread Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 2 Learning Objective 2 Creating a thread This learning objective will show you how to upload digital images and videos as well as how to organize your media in the order you want. Steps

Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 2 | Step 1 Once you have registered for an account you are ready to login and begin creating a thread. The following steps will show you how to upload an image/video to your thread. 1. Select the Create option in the menu. 2. Select Upload and choose my computer. Locate the file that you would like to use as your first image or video. 3. Once you have located the file you want to use, select open. Repeat these steps until you have uploaded all images and videos you wish to use. >>Next

Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 2 | Previous Step | Step 2 You can reorganize your images or videos after uploading. Follow these steps to learn how: 1. Click and drag the image or video that you wish to move. 2. Drag the image to the desired location. Continue reorganize your images/videos until you are satisfied with the order.

Learning Objective 3 Narrating a thread Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 3 Learning Objective 3 Narrating a thread The following steps will show you how to narrate your thread using voice, text or doodle. Steps

Step 1: Recording a Comment Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 3 | Step 1 Step 1: Recording a Comment You can narrate your voice thread by recording what you would like to say through a microphone. Follow these steps to learn how: 1. Choose the photo that you would like to comment on. Select the Comment feature. 2. Your picture will then enlarge and a menu bar will appear below it. Select the Record option and begin to speak. >>Next

3. When you are done recording click Stop Recording. Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 3 | Previous Slide | Step 1 3. When you are done recording click Stop Recording. 4. Your recording will automatically play back for you. If you are satisfied with your recording, select Save. If you would like to rerecord, select Cancel and record again. >>Next

Step 2: Leaving a Text Comment Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 3 | Previous Step | Step 2 Step 2: Leaving a Text Comment If you do not have a microphone, you can leave a comment using text. Follow these steps to learn how: 1. After selecting an image and clicking on the comment feature, your picture will enlarge and a menu will appear below. 2. Select the Type feature and a text box will appear. Type out your comment and select the Save option. >>Next

Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 3 | Previous Step | Step 3 Step 3: Doodling Sometimes it is difficult to point out an aspect of your picture through voice or text. Use the Doodle tool to point out important parts of your picture. Follow these steps to learn how: The Doddle tool can only be used with another form of commenting. Select the type of commenting you would like to use and the Doodle option will appear. Click on the color you would like to use. Left Click and hold your mouse as you drag it over your picture. You’ve just doodled! >>Next

Learning Objective 4 Inviting friends to view Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 4 Learning Objective 4 Inviting friends to view The following steps will show you how to invite your friends to view your thread. Steps

Step 1: Inviting Friends Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 4 | Step 1 Step 1: Inviting Friends Inviting people to view your voice thread will allow you to get some feedback. Follow these steps to invite friends: At the end of your voice thread there will be a slide that gives you the option to share your thread. Select invite your friends. Add new contacts by providing their email address and name. After selecting Add they will appear in your list of contacts. >>Next

Home | Main Menu | Learning Objectives | Learning Objective 4 | Previous Slide | Step 1 Decide who you would like to invite to view your thread. In this example, the author of the thread decided to invite John and Maria. Click on your contacts names to select them. If they are highlighted in yellow, like in the example, they have been selected. Click Send Invite when you are ready to invite your contacts to view your thread. >>Next

Additional Resources Voice Thread www.voicethread.com Home | Main Menu | Additional Resources Additional Resources Voice Thread www.voicethread.com Microphones & Headsets http://www.nextag.com/cheap-computer-mic-headsets/shop-html