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VoiceThread is an application that runs inside your web browser (no software to download, install, or update) and it allows you to transform collections of media, like images, videos, documents, and presentations, into a place for a conversation. These conversations are not live, but take place whenever it's convenient for the people to participate. They are also secure, with simple controls that let you dictate who can participate and what they can do.
Educators can use VoiceThread for many different reasons, from extending and documenting classroom conversations, online tutoring, virtual class spaces, professional development training, and a thousand things in between.
It is an amazing tool in that it that allows for conversation, discussion, collaboration and analysis about any topic from learning advanced grammar skills to exploring and discussing national and international responses to world-wide events. Students can practice foreign language skills.
The possibilities are endless.
Interested in learning about Voicethread?
Here is a good overview about the ease of use and the how and why:
http://voicethread.com/share/4706790/
Here is a very good document that covers THE BASICS
VoiceThread Basics
And here is a full set of Tutorials to get started:
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