VoiceThread was new technology introduced during our last
class meeting. As I continued to explore
this site on my own, I found a way to involve students in instructing others on learning and writing names. Students say the
letters of their names while a nametag is in view. The observer follows along and begins to
learn unfamiliar letters. Also, features
of
VoiceThread allow the creator to draw on the screen. The drawings are saved and become a part of
the playback for the slide.
I was able to use my iPad in the classroom to record the
voices of the students. I found that
some parts of creating the voicethread on the iPad were easier than creating on
the laptop and vice versa. With more
frequent use, the steps should become second nature on both. Also, I received a warning that I may not be
able to create more voicethreads in the future.
If
VoiceThread becomes a frequent tool in a classroom, the expense of
upgrading will need to be considered.
Click here for an example of a voicethread created by
preschoolers about the letters in names.
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