Give+Up+the+Book+Reports+and+Class+Presentations


 * Room**: 102
 * Presenter**: Barbara A. Chubb, M. Ed., IU13 Supervisor, IU13
 * About the Presenter**
 * Audience:** K-6

= ** Essential Question: How does the use of VoiceThread provide 21st century learning opportunities for our students? ** =

//What is a VoiceThread?//  **" ** a mix between a slideshow and a podcast"

**What characteristics and capabilities does VoiceThread have? **
**Example: Building Background Knowledge about the Great Depression (5th grade) **

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**Create a VoiceThread in 5 Easy Steps**

 * 1) ===You must have a VoiceThread account and be [|signed in]to create a VoiceThread.===
 * 2) ===Once you're signed in, click on the "My Voice" tab then your email address and create an identity.===
 * 3) ===After you have planned your VT, click on the "Create" tab at the top of your screen to go to the Create page.===
 * 4) ===Next, upload your files/images into your VoiceThread; it saves your progress automatically as you work.===
 * 5) ===When your VoiceThread is complete, go to the "MyVoice" page to see your newly created VoiceThread.===

What applications/uses can you think of for the subjects you teach?

 * ===With your group, brainstorm various ways you might use VT with different grade levels and for different subjects?===
 * ===Report out...===

= Wrap-Up: How might the use of VoiceThread promote 21st century skill development?=

Wiki with links to ideas and samples @http://bit.ly/lui5Z
[|VoiceThread Guide[1.pdf]]

[|VoiceThreadRubric.pdf]

[|VT Reflection for Students.doc]

[|What are the network requirements for using VoiceThread.pdf]

**Parting Thoughts:**

 * 1) VoiceThread has a great troubleshooting page, should you need technical assistance. []
 * 2) Go to this link to see the differences between a free user account and a class subscription ($60/yr. for 50 students) School subscriptions are also available at about $1.25/user. []