Presentations

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VoiceThread, by Claire and Dave

What does this tool do? VoiceThread is a site where you can post a photo or other image and then people can comment on it. You can comment in five ways: telephone, video, text, drawing, or file upload.

Who is this tool for? Both Teachers Students

What will be created? Images that can prompt commentary.

Are the steps clearly laid out? Yes, there is nice instructional video. What should I know before I begin? How to upload an image. What do I need to gather before I begin? An image. Deep thoughts. What will my students accomplish using this tool? They will learn what other people think about images. They can learn that there are multiple perspectives on the same image. It could be used to check for understanding if the image is of a character or historical figure or place. You could ask students to create a story around an image. It encourages creativity and gives multiple vehicles for the expression of that creativity. It also could lead to a writing prompt, especially for reluctant writers.

How will this Online tool help you? Your students? See above.

Which curriculum links or SOL competencies could this Online Tool encourage? I t could really be used in any subject. For English, there are reading, writing, viewing, speaking, listening strands that could be addressed.

What are the benefits (added value) to using this Online Tool? Fun. Interactive. Charming.

What challenges will you face as you work with this Online Tool? Some inconsistency in the volume output. You must sign in to use.

How could this be an assessment tool? Are your images limited to your group or open to all?
 * What questions do you have as you investigate this Online Tool?**