VoiceThread: A New Collaborative Tool

 

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I aim to be a good English teacher in China in the future

I am exploring some technologies or tools to be applied in my future teaching practice and glad to share my findings with you

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Hi, everyone! Nice to see you again!😄 With the development of technology, there are more and more tools that may be helpful to engage your students in language learning. As a future English teacher, I always think if some new tools could be used in the class to facilitate students' language learning. Today, I want to recommend an new online platform called VoiceThread to you, which may make you surprised at its pattern.

 

💬What is VoiceThread?

https://kb.ecampus.uconn.edu/2021/07/13/an-overview-of-voicethread/

VoiceThread is an online platform that allows users to create and share multimedia presentations. Visitors can leave comments on the slides in the form of voice recordings, images, videos, and text. It is a collaborative tool that can be used for a variety of purposes, including classroom presentations, group projects, online discussions and language practice. The VoiceThread presentation can be shared via a URL link or embedded into your course.

 

💬Why use VoiceThread?

Engage your students: VoiceThread is a highly interactive platform that can help engage your students and encourage them to participate in class discussions.

Promote language practice: VoiceThread allows students to practice their speaking and listening skills, as well as their reading and writing skills.

Encourage collaboration: VoiceThread is a collaborative tool that allows students to work together on group projects and presentations.

Enhance multimedia presentations: With VoiceThread, you can incorporate images, videos, and text into your presentations, making them more engaging and effective.

 

💬How to use VoiceThread?

Screenshot from Voicethread.com

Create an account: Visiting the VoiceThread website and clicking the "Sign up" button.

Create a new VoiceThread: To create a new VoiceThread, click the "Create" button and select "New VoiceThread". From there, you can add images, videos, and text to your presentation.

Choose your comment types and comment: Click "Comment" from the menu at the left; click the Comment button at the bottom of the slide; select from the commenting options (audio, webcam, type, etc.); finally make your comment.

Share your VoiceThread: Once you've created your VoiceThread, you can share it with others by clicking the "Share" button. You can share it via email, social media, or by embedding it on a website.

The below video is a detailed example of creating a presentation using VoiceThread, hope it be helpful to you.

 

 

💬Limitations

Requires internet connection: Because VoiceThread is an online platform, you'll need internet access to use it. This can be a challenge in areas with limited connectivity.

Limited editing capabilities: While VoiceThread allows you to add images, videos, and text to your presentations, its editing capabilities are limited compared to some other sophisticated multimedia tools.

In conclusion, VoiceThread is a versatile tool that can be used to enhance language learning in the English classroom. By incorporating multimedia presentations and encouraging collaboration, it can help engage students and promote language practice. So why not try it?🙋