Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Voice Thread
Dear Readers
I plan to use this great tool for a book discussion in my classroom. This type of learning fits into Kearsley and Shneiderman's (1999)engagement theory. The students work collaboratively to discuss and explore the book. They then have the opportunity to view and review each others work. I can use this learning for assessment in the students English speaking skills.
Kearsley, G. & Shneiderman, B. (1999). Engagement Theory: A framework for technology-based teaching and learning. Retrieved 20 August, 2009 from http://home.sprynet.com/~gkearsley/engage.htm
“The biggest limitation to productive classroom conversations is
that only one person can talk at a time. Those conversations may
leave some students unchallenged or unengaged. Voicethread
conversations allow multiple students to comment at once---and
allow for thinking to be challenged for many students.”
- Bill Ferriter
Retrieved 19 August, 2009 from
http://cdn.voicethread.com/media/misc/Ed.VoiceThread.pdf
Kay
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Hi again Kay
ReplyDeleteVoiceThread is indeed a collaborative classroom tool. They say behind every photo, drawing, or project, is a story. VoiceThreads are a simple way to capture and share them. Then to be able to publish a creation which can then be accessed world wide strongly reinforces the message we try to send to our children everyday, that their work is great, and worthy of the world’s attention.
Cheers
Deb
Hi Deb
ReplyDeleteThey do say that Voice Thread offers a way to teach the principles of good digital citizenship as well as providing a single vessel to capture and then share all the diverse personalities of an entire class.
Kay