Voicethread is a tool for having group discussions around images, videos or documents on one page. It is a secure collaborative space that allows for feedback and reflection.
Learn more in this 1-minute voicethread or watch the tutorial below.
Think about a recent project that could benefit from feedback or collaboration in a Voicethread. eg an artwork; historical source; fitness video; mathematical proof or recipe.
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Create or edit a document or presentation (with image or video inserted) that you would like to collaborate on or discuss as a group. Carefully script some short comments to begin the Voicethread conversation.
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Establish a Voicethread account and/or create your user identity with your teacher.
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Send an invitation to classmates so they can contribute their ideas on the conversation or problem you posed. When sharing your slides, remember to select who can view and who can comment on your document.
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Add a comment (text, audio or video) to other Voicethread’s that classmates post.
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Share your Voicethread draft and edits in a final presentation to the group.
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Monitor your collaboration settings. From publishing options you can choose who you wish to share with – a secure, private group is recommended at first. |
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You can list your Voicethread in the browse page for public search. Adjust your settings to moderate comments and allow users to view only if desired. |
