VoiceThread+demo

=VoiceThread Demo=

VoiceThread

 * digital storytelling tool
 * uses images
 * allows for commentary
 * comments can be - text, audio or webcam.

Advantages:

 * can be used in all disciplines
 * web-based
 * visual & auditory experience
 * many voices can create the story
 * many contributors
 * create any type of project or homework assignment

Drawbacks:

 * internet access

Social Studies

 * students were asked to investigate the personal experiences of Americans who lived and served during the WWII era. Examples of roles during WWII:fighter pilot, nurse, doctor, teacher,factory worker, photo journalist

World Languages

 * students were asked to find images of items that they would put in a time capsule and then describe each item in Spanish.

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English

 * students from each class were asked to comment on book covers, pictures and passages from the Great Gatsby.

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Library Orientation:

 * VoiceThread was used for my Library Orientation to introduce students to the library staff and give them a virtual tour.

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Math
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 * VoiceThread has been used by math teachers to create "how to" demonstrations of math problems.

Science
- VoiceThread has been used by science teachers to describe global warming, biomes, science experiments, and the periodic table of elements.

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