What is VoiceThread?

“It is a media player that has a highly interactive discussion space built within”- VoiceThread.com. Teachers and students can upload documents, presentations, pictures, and videos. The neat feature is that after they have uploaded their work they can record commentary about it. They can ask and answer questions or further explain a presentation.

VoiceThread falls under the category of collaboration and co-creation. It is definitely a great way to connect with other classrooms around your city and around the world. This education tool was made to create a collaborative learning space.
Here’s a YouTube video that shows how VoiceThread is used in an English class. They are using VoiceThread to explain their projects.

A teacher in an elementary school had his students use VoiceThread to talk and tell the class about themselves. The objective of the lesson was for the students to create a TreeMap, ComicLife document, and upload their product to VoiceThread so that others can learn about them. here is the link to view his lesson plan: https://www.commonsense.org/education/lesson-plans/all-about-me-20

Before researching different types of educational tools, I had never heard of VoiceThread. After researching this specific tool, I love it! When I start teaching, I will definitely be using this tool. I want to teach Pre-k or Kindergarten; this tool will help me grow closer to my students. We will be able to learn with each other and from each other. I especially love the “About Me” idea! I’m definitely going to use that one!

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