tessa joseph-nicholas, department of computer science, [email protected] voicethread in online...
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Tessa Joseph-Nicholas, department of Computer Science, [email protected]
VoiceThread in Online and Blended Classes
VoiceThread: Basic Features
Browser-based creation tool: voicethread.unc.edu (w/Onyen)
iPad app
Main field: webcam, image, slides, video clip, document
User profiles with images
Comments from creator and/or viewers: video, audio, text
Doodle tool
Groups
Simple creation process: upload, comment, share
How I use VT in online classes
Slide-based lectures with audio, video, text
Student introductions
Peer workshops of student work: poems, art, etc.
Breaking difficult readings down
Also applicable in F2F classes
How I use VT in large F2F classes
Virtual discussion groups
Participation is graded, but gently
Post a participation rubric
App helps with assessment
Why VoiceThread works
Visual: provides a sense of presence and accountability in an online discussion (this really is important)
Paces online lectures and discussions
Options beyond traditional “talking head” video lectures
Encourages students to break their points down and articulate them clearly
“I was hesitant about VoiceThread at first, but now I see why you like to use it. It really helps!”
Challenges and approaches
Not really…threaded
Responding to individual comments and questions
Typical technical issues (Flash)
Getting the students to dive in
Certain functions are tricky: deciding how to share, etc.
Contact me for materials: [email protected]