VoiceThread Presented by: Caitlin Zook Jenny Krauss
Feb 15, 2016
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 CommentOComputer microphoneOTelephone OTextOAudio file (MP3/WAV)OWebcam
Images, Docs, Videos…OVoiceThread supports PDF,
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (including Office 2007 formats), images, and videos.
DoodlingOWith 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.
EmbeddingOWith 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.)
ModerationOVoiceThread's Comment
Moderation allows VoiceThread creators and editors to pick which comments are shown to everyone else.
IdentitiesOOne 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.
ExamplesOhttp://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. VoiceThreadhttp://voicethread.com/products/k12/
SourcesOAll of our information, photos,
and examples came from www.voicethread.com.