Voice thread

VoiceThread is a web-based communications network for students and educators. It is a place for creating and collaborating on digital stories and documentaries, practicing and documenting language skills, exploring geography and culture, solving math problems, and it allows people to make comments in 5 different ways - using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with a webcam) - and share them with anyone they wish. A VoiceThread allows group conversations to be collected and shared in one place, from anywhere in the world.

• It has an accountable environment where all users on the network are known users, responsible for their content and behavior.
• All content is created by registered members of the community.
• There are no Free accounts, students may only participate after being added by their teacher or school, and student email addresses are not required.
• Students participate in VoiceThread only after being added by an educator or administrator with a VoiceThread class or school subscription.

Vocethread is a creative, fun and educational tool that can be used to support all outcome learning areas, which allows the students to develop their language skills (from writing and), speaking skills (audio messages) and art skills (creating the voivethread). It is safe for teachers and students to use as a means of communication and expressing ones opinion. Voice thread is a great tool to assist in the students cognitive development and allows them to enjoy themselves in an educational setting, which motivates them to learn new concepts.

For more information on what and how to use Voicethread visit: http://voicethread.com/#home.b409.i848804