This chapter of The Digital Diet dives right into a multimedia tool that can be used in all areas of education. The authors take a gander at the Web 2.0 tool known as VoiceThread. VoiceThread is one of the various online tools that educators can use to create engaging slideshows that combine images, video, text, and voice. I was first introduced to this website in my undergraduate career in my technology class and then its use was reinforced in my graduate career. I have only used this program for required assignments and for one aid in presenting my teaching portfolio to my advisors.
The use of the application is beyond easy. The authors take the time in this chapter to walk the user step by step through its various uses. It is pretty basic and simple. Plus the website is heavy on how to videos and guided tours. Outside of time management issues I think this would be a success in the classroom. Teachers can use this software for their students to create and share projects with their peers. One of the great features of using VoiceThread is users can publish their created slideshows for others to view. It gives a student a sense of ownership of their work. Also, students can have fun making their projects.
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