VoiceThread Multi-media Discussions Presented by  Leesa Cole Laura Gatlin Shannon Taliaferro http://voicethreadmultimedia.wikispaces.com  

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Traditionally, a learning environment has been a physical space, but the idea of what constitutes a learning environment is changing. The "spaces" where students learn are becoming more community-driven, interdisciplinary, and supported by technologies that engage virtual communication and collaboration. This changing concept of the learning environment has clear implications for schools, where learning is the key focus of the space. 2009 Horizon Report      Johnson, Laurence F., Levine, Alan, and Smith, Rachel S. Austin, TX: The New Media Consortium, 2009. It’s a report from the New Media Consortium (NMC) and is regarded worldwide as the most timely and authoritative sources of information on new and emerging technologies available to education anywhere. www.nmc.org/about

What is VoiceThread? audio via cell phone or recording Collaborative slideshow / discussion tool  Holds images, documents, and videos  Allows people to collaborate utilizing  multimedia formats audio via cell phone or recording video via web cam text / documents Images Educational and personal uses   Demo Tutorial from Voice Thread: What is voice thread?

Non-education: Book Club Spanish Math Social Studies Language Arts Samples Non-education: Book Club Spanish Math Social Studies Language Arts

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Tutorials & How-To VoiceThread’s tutorials. Access via the Help / Tutorials Save them to <Your Voice> for quick access as needed Online manuals in pdf format Remember the Voice Thread wiki!

Types of Comments Doodle More Moderation Protection Features Types of Comments Doodle More Moderation Protection

Protection Individual accounts / different access levels Teach online publishing protocol Student avatars - no student photos VT creator sets permissions

Resources Files to Upload Images Documents MP4 URL (images only) Conversion Tools Zamzar Power Points to JPEG Screen Casting (Camtasia, Screenr, Jing, Skype) Size restrictions Peripherals Web cam - built-in, external Microphone - built-in with laptops, external, earbuds

Account options Several options Free Account – limited Free Educational Account – some limitations Paid Educational Accounts – more controlled, few limitations, K-12 educator environment School Accounts - much more controlled, unique URL  

Create an Account Create your own account now to participate in our Voice Thread. Voicethread.com Register You can upgrade your free account as needed later.

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Tips and Tricks Copy existing Voice Threads: to use with a new audience or just to have as a backup to use parts of an existing Voice Thread to “mix and match” in a new thread    Export an archival copy for offline use (fee). http://ed.voicethread.com/media/misc/sharing_voicethreads.pdf

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