Software: VoiceThread
VoiceThreads are not slideshows
Despite the first glance impression and neither are they a photo-hosting site. What they are is a place to talk, capture and then save the voices that surround any images, a new kind of web forum. The tool they've developed to do this is called a VoiceThread.
They tell us that...
"VoiceThreads are a bit like the proverbial elephant being described by the sight-impaired, what they are depends on what part you happen to be using. So to help you understand everything that a VoiceThread is, our marketing department has developed the following diagram..."
To find out more go to http://voicethread.com/
Why VoiceThreads are just like Elephants
Since my colleague Kevin Hickey brought this to my attention, my mind is racing away with all the uses VoiceThreads could be put too in education.
I particularly like the VoiceThreads in the Classroom idea for Family Learning. For an overview go to http://voicethread.com/classroom.php . If any Family Learning providers use this do let us know how it went.
NOTE: You can even choose to add a page at the end of your book for parents to leave their comments. The VoiceThread is private, and only viewable by people whom you invite.
Licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
Produced and edited by John Dalziel (eLearning Adviser) JISC RSC-Northwest