VoiceThread-+Will

VoiceThread is truly a Web 2.0 experience. It brings the online experience to an accessible level that allows anyone to participate as long as they can "load the page." The premise of the tool is for peoplpe to comment on image or video; both of which can be uploaded as a series rather than just a single document. Participants are able to comment on the video clip or image.

A participant has the option of typing their comment or leaving an audio recording using a microphone. Another way to leave an audio comment is by using a phone. One can even "doodle" on an item in order to highlight a specific section in an image or video.

While the site has a very informative video explaining the features, this video is a brief introduction of the basics.

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The instructor in this voicethread series explains how her students benefit from this online experience and how the facilitator can support the learning experience through responses to one's posts.

=__**Instructional Ideas**__= The tool is a fantastic way to extend the classroom experience. Because of the ability to post mutliple types of files, it can be used across disciplines.

__Instructional Ideas for varies disciplines (teacher led);__

Students could analyze a image or document.
 * Social Studies**

Students could analyze a painting.
 * Art**

A video problem could be posed and the students could share their insight on how to solve the equation.
 * Math**

Students could have a dialogue on a particular lab or experiment.
 * Science**

After viewing a case study, the students could comment on best practices.
 * Occupational Therapy**

Students could post comments on data or film clip that addresses eating disorders.
 * Nutrition and Health**

__Ideas for student led VoiceThreads;__

Within any discipline the student could post his or her work. The purpose of the post would be either share their knowledgeof a subject or present work in order to receive constructive criticism from his or her peers.


 * P.S.**
 * BCPS (Baltimore County Public Schools) has a contract with Voicethread so that teachers can use the tool in and out of the classroom. Contact your Tech Liaison or Media Specialist for details.**