VoiceThread is an asynchronous and interactive online tool that allows for collaborative discussions through voice, text, audio, and video comments. It is easy for students of all ages to use and engages students through social interaction. Teachers can use VoiceThread for activities like mystery images, problem solving with different perspectives, peer review, and developing collaborative scripts. Students benefit from student-driven instruction, improved engagement, understanding communication better, and providing feedback.

1. VOICETHREAD
Cynthia Morgan
Mathematics Instructional Coach
Westside High School
Macon, Georgia

2. WHAT IS IT?
• Asynchronous
• Engaging
• Interactive
• Collaborative
• Student driven

3. WHY USE IT?
• Easy to use: VoiceThread is designed to me used by
students of all ages.
• Students are social: They like to interact.
• Student Choice: Users can add voice, text, audio files
or video comments

4. HOW TO USE IN YOUR CLASSROOM
• Mystery Places: Upload an image of a mystery scene and have the class suggest
what they think it is or what might have caused it.
• Upload a statement detailing a problem to be solved. Assign students different
perspectives to respond to the problem.
• Peer Review: Scan in /upload student work and have students comment on their
thoughts.
• Link a video and have students view and then discuss the video.
• Collaborative play scripts: Add a series of images or video and have students “voice
over” to develop a small play.
• Digital Portfolios: Students can add images or videos of their work along with
reflections for each item.
• And more……

5. WHO BENEFITS - STUDENTS
• Student Driven Instruction: Students drive the direction that a
discussion, allowing for a freer and more open dialog.
• Improved Engagement through Social Interaction: Students find
the ability to see and hear classmates and teachers improves
their sense of social presence outside the classroom.
• Better understanding of communication: Using the video and
voice responses students are better able to understand how
tone can effect message.
• Feedback: Students are able to not just deliver content but
solicit and give feedback.