VoiceThread

= Communication Tool:VoiceThread = Group Members:Derek and Bethann


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Brief introduction of the tool
Voice Thread is an online tool that takes image, Text, audio voice and other documents. And allows you to share them online and create discussions on them with other people. It a good way to get feedback on idea’s.It’s really good for the more verbal person.

This tools advantages would be it is effective by using voice with images to get an idea across rather than just reading or just listening to a lecture. It is efficient because it is easy to use and to make. It also enhances the classroom experience by bringing in a a technology not normally used in the classroom which gives a new experience to the students.
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You need to have a ** [|microphone], [|webcam]. ** If your classroom or your own personal laptop or computer do not already have built in Microphone or webcam you will need to purchase one.

Application of the tool in your subject area
This tool could be used to teach group projects for music or any subject. The voicethread could be sued to explain how to get started on each different project and what would be needed and used. It could also be used to create voicethreads from students to the teacher as a project.

Find a tutorial on YouTube
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===//List of key features showed in the YouTube video://=== All features that are used create a voicethread and the video Viewing others voicethreads Making public voicethreads

Useful Resources
http://voicethread.ning.com/ -This site is for educators who want to use a voicethread or use another educators thread they have already made. http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/ -This site is for educators who want partners from the education field that are willing to help your class with a voicethread. http://www.edutopia.org/voicethread-interactive -multimedia-albums-This is a site that describes what and how the voicethread program can be used in the classroom.