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With VoiceThread, group conversations are collected and shared in one place from anywhere in the world. All with no software to install.A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). Share a VoiceThread with friends, students, and colleagues for them to record comments too.

VoiceThread is a free online tool. I'v always wanted to use more audio in my classroom and this seems like a great device.

This article is written by Dr. Campbell, it talks about the importance of integrating Technology into the classroom. She talks about how students love social media and using their phone. Therefore, it is important for a teacher to continuously utilize these tools to further interest and engage the students in the classroom. She also talks about various tools the teachers can use in the classroom to further interest the students in the curriculum. Such tools may include Prezi, Voicethread, Tagxedo, and Museum Box.

This seems like a great resource to use in the classroom or even for your personal use. You are able to create digital stories with narration- you scan in your own photos. I haven't used it but will keep you posted.

Three educators share their favorite social media sites to use within their classrooms. Diigo, Instagram, VoiceThread, Scoopit.com, Pinterest, and Feedly help these educators stay up-to-date while keeping their students engaged.