VoiceThreadPresented by:Caitlin ZookJenny Krauss

What is VoiceThread?OA VoiceThread is a collaborative,

multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways. 

Ohttp://voicethread.com/about/library/8th_Grade__Colors_of_the_Night_from_Mrs_Brosnan/

5 Ways to Comment

OComputer microphoneOTelephone OTextOAudio file (MP3/WAV)OWebcam

Images, Docs, Videos…

OVoiceThread supports PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (including Office 2007 formats), images, and videos.

Doodling

OWith Doodling, you can draw on top of the media as you record your comment (using mic, webcam, or keyboard).

OVoiceThread Doodles are synced to your comment, showing viewers your thoughts in action.

Embedding

OWith embedding, you can add interactive group discussions to any website.

OSimply copy and paste the embed code to your website and let the conversations begin.

ExportingOExporting allows you to download an

archival widescreen movie that is an exact replica of a VoiceThread, including all media, comments, and Doodles.

OExports cost $2.99 each or purchase 10 for $20. VoiceThread Pro accounts include 30 exports with purchase. (File formats: High quality = 720x480 .mov, Mobile = 320x240 .mp4.)

Moderation

OVoiceThread's Comment Moderation allows VoiceThread creators and editors to pick which comments are shown to everyone else.

Identities

OOne VoiceThread account can have many identities associated with it.

OA family, a class, or an interesting person can switch identities on-the-fly without having to sign in with a different account.

Sharing and GroupsO VoiceThreads security comes in many

forms, from private to public, and anywhere in between.

O Simple security settings allow creators to choose what the VoiceThread viewers can do. You can change these settings as often as you like.

Examples

Ohttp://voicethread.com/about/library/7th_graders_practice_Math_in_Action_from_Ms_Redd/

OGo to http://voicethread.com/about/library/ and look up some examples from your content area.

AccountsO Free – Jenny’s AccountO BusinessO ProO Higher Ed.O K-12

O Single Educator ($60/year or $10/month)

O School Subscription (depends on size of school)

O District/State License

Ed. VoiceThread

http://voicethread.com/products/k12/

Sources

OAll of our information, photos, and examples came from www.voicethread.com.