1. Working with Images Introducing VoiceThread http://ed.voicethread.com/#home

2. What’s a VoiceThread Anyway? A collaborative, multimedia annotation tool Upload images, videos, print or other files People can comment on these materials using voice (with a mic or phone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). http://voicethread.com/#u585797.b409.i848804

3. Why Use VoiceThread? Free and easy to use Web-based, no downloads Student centered You control who comments and views All students are engaged and involved in the conversation Students have time to think about their comments before hand Can have multiple “conversation” threads going at the same time Ability to zoom in on parts of the image

4. Student Examples Images of Polio VoiceThread Assignment http://imagesofpolio.wikispaces.com/ (See VoiceThread Topic Links)

5. References and to Learn More “7 Things You Should Know About VoiceThread.” EduCause.http://themediaspot.org/system/files/7thingsVoiceth read.pdfhttp://themediaspot.org/system/files/7thingsVoiceth read.pdf “An Educator’s Guide to VoiceThread.” Teaching Without Walls. http://voicethread.com/media/misc/getting_started_educator_ mpb.pdf http://voicethread.com/media/misc/getting_started_educator_ mpb.pdf Ferriter, Bill. “Using VoiceThread for Collaborative Thought.” The Tempered Radical Blog. Teacher Leaders Network. http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/200 7/11/using-voicethre.html http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/200 7/11/using-voicethre.html VoiceThread. http://ed.voicethread.com/#homehttp://ed.voicethread.com/#home History Connected Technology. http://historyconnected.wikispaces.com/Technology+Instructio ns http://historyconnected.wikispaces.com/Technology+Instructio ns