For my mindtool, I decided to utilize VoiceThread. This mindtool is a wonderful Web 2.0 tool that allows students to upload and publish work, then get comments from peers. When I presented this mindtool to my group, they agreed that this is a very powerful tool that can be used to improve writing skills, fluency, and a host of other language skills. We discussed in depth the differences between different versions of VoiceThread (Ed. vs. Pro). It seems that both offer similar services. My group also responded well to the fact that I was incorporating parents involvement.
As I move forward with the implementation of this mindtool, I definitely want to look into the differences between the two versions of this program. I want to make sure that I am using this tool in the best way possible. I also want to take some of their suggestions as how to use VoiceThread in the future. I especially liked the idea of posting various pictures on a topic and having the students comment on my work.
I am excited to use this tool in the future, and to find different and creative ways in which to use VoiceThread.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
VoiceThread as a Mindtool
Posted by scurry at 4:06 PM
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The issue of school funding, which you discussed in an earlier post, is crucial to technology implementation. How prescient of you to raise this issue in the context of an important tool such as voicethread.
As our society moves forward, choices between curriculum implementation and trash removal service may become relevant on the municipal level.
Obviously, this is a worst case scenario. However, severe budgetary restrictions are likely in our context.
If I may say so, my personal experience could be relevant. Unfortunately, every industry I have entered has suffered after my initiation. Should I now become a teacher, I would fear the worst.
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