VoiceThread · 4/7/2016 · Creating a VoiceThread : Uploading/Adding Media Click on “Create”,...
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VoiceThread Campbell University-Academic Computing Services
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VoiceThread
Campbell University-Academic Computing Services
VoiceThread Learning Objectives
Learning ObjectivesDemonstrate that you can integrate VoiceThread within instruction by:
-Creating a VoiceThread
-Sharing a VoiceThread
-Viewing a VoiceThread
-Commenting on a VoiceThreadOutcomes
Use VoiceThread to enhance face to face/online teaching practices.
Voice Thread Overview
Creating a Voice Thread Video: https://youtu.be/6EnRwlDr4SY
Creating a VoiceThread:Overview Create an account: https://voicethread.com
VoiceThread is FREE-You can purchase additional storage and features.
Click on “Register” for a new account.
Once logged in: Click on “Browse” for public VoiceThreads.
Click on “Create” and add media to start a VoiceThread:
o Share videos, presentations, images, PDF or MS Word documents (students and/or professors)
o Extending classroom conversations
o Delivering online tutoring
o Assign students to create a VoiceThread as a group project
Creating a VoiceThread:Profile
Click on the dropdown beside your email address.
Select different options:
o My Account-Information, Shopping Cart, Purchases, Exports, and Notifications
o My Identities-Type a different name and/or upload a picture
o Display Preferences-Light or dark display, Language, and Accessibility/Screen Reader
o Groups and Contacts-Upgrade your account to add groups
o Sign Out
Creating a VoiceThread:Uploading/Adding Media Click on “Create”, then select “Add Media”:
o My Computer (select image, PDF/MS Word document, PowerPoint presentation)
o Media Sources (select My VoiceThreads, Khan Academy, Flickr, New York Public Library)
o WebCam Photo(Camera and Microphone Access)
o WebCam Video(Camera and Microphone Access)
o URL(Type a website address)
o Add a Title, Description, and/or Tag
o Add additional pages with same steps
Creating a VoiceThread:Commenting While Creating
Ability to add comments during VoiceThread creation or during viewing
Click on “Comment” and select commenting type
Click on the arrow to advance to the next slide, image, or page
Select commenting type (you can select different commenting types)
Creating a VoiceThread:Editing a VoiceThread1. Click on the line icon and click on “Edit”2. Click “Edit” again
-Select Title/Description-Playback Option-Cover Art
3. Select or de-select playback options4. Choose the length of time before VoiceThread slide advances5. Click “Save” for changes6. Select individual pages/slides and click on the pen “edit” icon
Creating a VoiceThread:Copy/Delete VoiceThreadsClick on “Options” dropdown arrowClick on “Copy this VoiceThread” Select the choices:
-New Title/Description/Tags-Include all comments-Include only my comments-Don’t include any comments
Click on “Delete this VoiceThread”
SAMR Model:Focusing on Enhancement and Transformation
SAMR model: Measure your application and use of technology(http://tinyurl.com/lrzhrff)
S=SubstitutionA=AugmentationM=ModificationR=Redefinition
Practice creating a VoiceThread-Redefinition(Five minutes)
Sharing a VoiceThread:Overview1.Click on “Share”.2.Click on VoiceThread options
-Basic (Email the link)-Secure (Upgrade required)-Who has access-Export
Sharing a VoiceThread:Basic1. Link (Copy link-select options allow anyone to view and/or comment)2. Embed (Copy embed code and paste in Blackboard)3. Post
-Facebook-Twitter
Sharing a VoiceThread:Who Has Access
1. Under Publishing Options click on the drop down menu2. Select (anyone can comment, anyone can view, or private)3. Publish on browse page (no capability with free VoiceThread)4. Click on save changes
Sharing a VoiceThread:Export
1. Export VoiceThread to your computer2. Small number of export credits ($2.99 after free credits)3. View previous exports
Viewing a VoiceThread:Zoom/Page Turning
Click on the “+” sign to zoom in or out
Pages will turn automatically
You can click on arrows to turn pages manually
Click on the square icon to view all VoiceThread pages
Viewing a VoiceThread:Comment Listening
• While VoiceThread is playing-comments will be played automatically • If you want to hear a specific comment click on the profile icon• You can skip to the comments you want to hear
Commenting on a VoiceThread:Microphone, Telephone, and/or Keyboard
• Students can comment on presentations/images-Microphone
*Connect microphone (recording will immediately begin/stop recording/save)-Telephone
*Enter phone number (VoiceThread will call your phone/record/hang up phone)-Keyboard
*Speech bubble will appear (click save after typing)
Commenting on a VoiceThread:Audio Files and/or Video and Doodling
• Students can comment on presentations/images-Audio Files
*Recording save on computer (choose the location of the file/file processing)-Video
*Web cam/video camera (countdown to recording/stop recording/save)
• “Doodling” write on an image/presentation if using webcam or microphone
Example VoiceThreads: https://voicethread.com/share/2698799/
https://voicethread.com/share/6341218/
VoiceThread of this presentation: https://voicethread.com/share/7622624/
Presentation information from: https://www.atomiclearning.com/highed/voicethread
Questions/Contact Information Allan Winter, Academic Computing Coordinator
(910) 893-1208
Charlotte Russell Cox, Instructional Technology Specialist
(910) 893-7210
Adam McIntyre, Blackboard Administrator
(910) 893-1936
