Assignment 6: VoiceThread

Before July 12, we were required to create a VoiceThread presentation with a minimum of 10 slides, with a title slide and audio for each slide. We then were required to comment on two students' presentations.

My VoiceThread can be found at http://voicethread.com/share/1241202.

VoiceThread was very easy to use, and it did not take me long to figure out what to do. I think, however, that part of the reason it came easily to me is because I've adapted to using new technologies. Yes, every technology is a bit different, but the ones that we've used for this class have been exceptionally user friendly. The only problem I've had with any of the assignments, really, was the ScreenCastle one (in IT 648), and that was because I had trouble transferring the screencast to YouTube for some reason.
I had trouble making my VoiceThread public at first, but I was able to fix that problem soon. I was thankful I was able to write about something that I teach -- sensationalism in the media. The subject made me much more comfortable with the creation of the VoiceThread. I didn't feel as if I had to learn a new technology and new material.

VoiceThread was a great technology for us to use, and it reminded me of audio PowerPoint slides that I do for my classes now. However, this had additional benefits as other individuals could make written or audio comments regarding the presentation. Not only that, but individuals could comment on each slide if he/she wanted, which was really interesting. Not only can you make a comment on the presentation as a whole, but you can put a comment in the exact place where you might have a question or praise.

I liked VoiceThread and saw its uses, but, with some of my students, I feel that learning this technology would hinder them learning the material. They could learn to leave voice or text messages on the presentation, but I think they would rather simply e-mail me questions or comments -- but I've been known to be wrong more than once!