VoiceThread is a web 2.0 tool that allows users to upload videos, pictures and documents and create commentary for their work. Students can provide commentary through audio from a microphone, text, video from a webcam, audio from a pre-recorded audio file or audio from a telephone. Students can also provide comments on other VoiceThreads of other individuals worldwide. VoiceThread allows users to be creative and engaged in their learning.
VoiceThread also offers an education VoiceThread component that is a secure and accountable environment that is built specifically for k-12 students and educators.
Educators can integrate VoiceThread into their classrooms for final presentations. VoiceThread offers many options as to how the students can present knowledge, incorporating individual interests and learning styles. Educators can also use VoiceThread in Language Art classes for reflections. Students can reflect on experiences, books, and ideas through a VoiceThread instead of traditional pen and paper. VoiceThread in the classroom.
VoiceThread can remove many barriers in the classroom, creating an environment where each student can learn and grow in their knowledge and understanding. VoiceThread allows students to chose their choice of commentary. Choice of commentary relieves the barriers of speech delays and reading and writing delays. Those with reading and writing delays can use the audio options for commentary. Those with speech delays can use the text option. This allows for teachers to assess based on knowledge of content not on other underlying barriers. Students can reach a higher level of success with this program.
Individuals must be at least 13 years old to register or use VoiceThread according to the terms and conditions of the program. Children under the age of 13 must get their parents to create an account and therefore the parents are responsible for the transactions occurring in that account.
