Voicethread

Voicethread is a useful online tool for teachers that want to add a discussion component to their online (or classroom) course that goes beyond the typical text based discussion board.  You can use a video, still image, PowerPoint presentation, or text document as a central stimulus.  Then class members can respond to the topic using their webcam, microphone, telephone or text.  It features a well-designed, easy to use interface that makes a nice addition to the traditional online communications tools used in teaching.  Voicethread accounts are available in both free and premium versions, with a special management tool for classroom use.

http://voicethread.com/#home

Here’s a link to a Voicethread that provides a introduction to this tool :

http://voicethread.com/share/409/

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