Edgecombe+PD

=VoiceThread Edge-ucation=

Overview
A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that is stored and accessed online that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate pages and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). A VoiceThread can be shared with other teachers, students, and the wider community for them to record comments too. Voicethreads can also be downloaded as a movie format but there is a cost for this function. The purpose of this session is to introduce teachers to VoiceThread so that they may use it in the classrooms as an interactive online learning tool. This will allow student self expression and collaboration to improve communication skills and editing skills.

Time Allotted
1 hour - learn the tool 1 hour - practice with the tools 1 hour - create you own ongoing - implementation with students

Goals (What are yours?)

 * To introduce participants to VoiceThread
 * To familiarize participants with the capabilities of VoiceThread
 * To understand how VoiceThread can be used effectively in education
 * To understand the legal and technical requirements for using a VoiceThread in K-12

Outcomes (What can they do)
===Content (Points to be covered, linked to aims and outcomes; where will faculty/staff practice skills)===
 * create a Voicethread
 * upload video and pictures into Voicethread
 * comment on other Voicethread
 * model for students to learn how to create their own VoiceThread.
 * Getting familiar with the layout of the VoiceThread website
 * Learning how to use the microphone for recording voiceovers
 * Learning how to upload and insert images and audio files
 * Faculty and staff will practice skills in third session of workshop
 * Faculty and staff will impart information on using VoiceThread to their students

Instructional Strategy/Activities (Lecture, workshop, etc.)
This session will be a working session using a model where you will watch a skill being completed by the facilitator, practice the skill, and then use the skill.

Resources (Rooms, space, materials, software, equipment)
Internet Explorer or Firefox, headphones, microphone and create an account in Voicethread.

Evaluation (Observation, etc.)
Be prepared to share your VoiceThreads at the end of the session.

Lesson

 * Step 1**: Create your account in VoiceThread.

Creating your Account Prior to creating a VoiceThread, you must set up an account on VoiceThread.com. To complete this, 1. Go to VoiceThread.com, and click on “Sign in or Register“ in the top right corner. 2. When the sign in box appears, click on “Register!” underneath the sign in button. 3. Fill out your name email and email address and select a password. 4. Click “Register.” 5. Email? 6. Click on Link?

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You can use videos, photos or documents to upload into Voicethread. The main tool needed is a microphone. Below are videos showing you how to setup a microphone on your laptop.
 * Step 2**: What tools are needed to create a voicethread.

Microphone Setup for Win XP
 * __Microphones__**

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 * Step 3**: Creating a Voicethread. It is now your turn to try and create a Voicethread.

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 * Decide what theme or subject you would want your Voicethread to be about.You may want to start with something simple.
 * You may want to make a simple video introducing yourself and what your title is at your school. Flip cameras (6) and digital cameras (2) are available.
 * Here is an example of a Voicethread from Asheboro High School.

After you have created your first voicethread post your voicethread at the bottom of this page where it is labeled "TLI Voicethreads".
 * Step 4**: Sharing

Voicethread resource site
 * Other Voicethread Tools:**
 * Commenting from phones**

Voicethread is a very flexible tool so it can be used for a huge variety of uses such as: • Orally publishing written work with matching art work displayed on the slide • Uploading speeches for comments and feedback • Describing methods for solving maths problems • Displaying videos of PE sessions for comment and feedback • Art portfolios describing processes used at each step or just as a simple art gallery • Gathering perspectives on an idea or concept from the students • Sharing news or exciting events for students • Collecting comments from partner classes involved in collaborative projects
 * Instructional Strategy/Activities:**


 * Workshop Voicethreads**: (Participant threads)

**Resources**
VoiceThreadCheatSheet.pdf 7 Things You Should Know About Voicethread Using Voicethread to Communicate (Lesson on LearnNC) Learn All About VoiceThread Creative Commons and You Rubric Example
 * Terms of Use**
 * Evaluation:**