Voice Thread

A VoiceThread is a tool that can be used to share images with audio that doesn't require additional programs/softwares to complete the presentation since it is all included in this program.

Walk Through:
Create an account at http://voicethread.com
Sign In or register
Create your account by adding your email, password and identity profile picture
View examples to learn the tricks of VoiceThread
Watch all the tutorials and the basics of "What's VoiceThread?"
Create your own VoiceThread by uploading your images and record your voice or type your comments
Add your title, describe your thread, add tags for each slide or for the entire presentation
Use the arrow keys to navigate
Share your thread or get the link and share with contacts

Advantages:
You can change playback options by clicking on the "options button"
Presentations previously created can be uploaded to add voice thread
Friends who are not registered only need a link to view your voice thread
Various links are available to load at the "To Go" button that shows "Embed" leads
Sharing options are available to invite, send email, or embed
You can name individual pictures and comment (text or voice) in each slide
You can upload various images, videos, and documents to your voice thread
Profile image/picture option given that shows you speaking or commenting w/a text next to each slide

Disadvantages:
Only some options work in "pro account"
A fee is requested for a more advance voice thread account
Grouping contacts only in paid version to share mass link to friends
Takes time and practice to figure out the options you have
Need fast internet for uploading
Icons can be tricky but after some practice (user friendly thereafter)

View my voice thread here:
https://voicethread.com/share/5470283/

View my screencast picture here:
http://screencast.com/t/zxzIk8iF

TOPIC: Local Food
SUBJECT: Bilingual Class

RESOURCES:
VoiceThreadU= discussion forum for educators:
http://voicethread.com/help/forum/?CategoryID=4
Ed.VoiceThread=voice thread network for educators K-12:
http://ed.voicethread.com
BLOGS from other Educators:
http://primarymfl.ning.com/profices/blog/show?id=738935%ABlogPost%3A8621