What is VoiceThread?What is VoiceThread?

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Why use Voicethread?Why use Voicethread?

Because of the 1’s and 3’s.

Because of the 1’s and 3’s.

*from Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom by Susan Winebrenner *from Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom by Susan Winebrenner

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Also because of...Also because of...

PedagogyPedagogy

..a collaborative environment where every single person is accountable, mimicking a classroom. -(Allison, 2008)

The case could be made that the collaborative aspect of this tool actually proves it to be a direct, meaningful experience that will allow students to practice essential communication skills that will be necessary for their future. -(Wilson, 2008)

A higher level of learning is seen when students collaborate with others. Collaboration is a method of learning that provides communication with multiple people in a group. -(Fairbanks, et al, 2008)

..a collaborative environment where every single person is accountable, mimicking a classroom. -(Allison, 2008)

The case could be made that the collaborative aspect of this tool actually proves it to be a direct, meaningful experience that will allow students to practice essential communication skills that will be necessary for their future. -(Wilson, 2008)

A higher level of learning is seen when students collaborate with others. Collaboration is a method of learning that provides communication with multiple people in a group. -(Fairbanks, et al, 2008)

Differentiate Differentiate

Process

Product

Process

Product

Where can I use it?Where can I use it?

Math

Lang. Arts

Reading

Science

Math

Lang. Arts

Reading

Science

The bottom line...The bottom line...

“A positive attitude toward learning is the only viable 21st century job skill.” -Susan Winebrenner

“A positive attitude toward learning is the only viable 21st century job skill.” -Susan Winebrenner