Monday, April 20, 2009

Voice Thread Project

This was another fun and exciting project that has many applications in the classroom.  I can see having students create their own short stories individually and in groups, as well as myself as a teacher using this tool to put a lesson on-line for a student who has missed it.  I love the fact that you can comment on what is on the screen in many different ways, and the fact that you have graphic tools available to you while you do so is a huge added bonus.  The graphic tools themselves allow for the opportunity to leave complete lessons online, examples and all, just like you were teaching real time.  

This is such an easy tool to use that you could have just about any age creating great stories using this program.  The only thing that I can see being an issue for the younger students is when you are recording voice I can see them having trouble with "dead air" unless you give the students plenty of time to practice their timing or have someone there to help them manipulate the record buttons in a timely fashion.

Overall, another great tool to add to my teaching arsenal!