The document summarizes Voicethread, an interactive digital storytelling tool. It discusses that Voicethread allows users to upload photos or videos and leave comments in text, audio, or video format. The document demonstrates how to create a Voicethread and explores the different pricing options, including free basic accounts for educators and students. It concludes with asking for any questions about using Voicethread.

1. The Voicethread Venture By Pat Hensley [email_address] http://loonyhiker2.pbwiki.com

2. Agenda About Me What is Voicethread? Examples of Voicethread Demonstration Exploration Q & A

3. Who Am I? Retired Special Ed Teacher (30 years) Blogger ( http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com ) Adjunct Instructor at Furman University Educational Consultant for teachers, schools, school districts, and parents Hike, read, crochet, knit, travel, blog, and play on computer Goal: to help teachers learn about the good tools they can use to meet their needs

4. What is Voicethread “ PowerPoint on steroids”- Colette Cassinelli “ Interactive Digital Storytelling” “ Lots of fun!”

5. Pricing General Voicethread : free, only allowed 3 General Educator: free, unlimited online Ed.Voicethread: one time fee $10, students have their own accounts Class: $60 per year, teacher creates student accounts, custom web address Library: $1 per user per year, give educators and students an account, custom web address, managed by Library

6. Examples

7. Lindero Canyon Middle School Book Talks http://voicethread.com/share/25559/

9. Demonstration Round up some students/teachers. Students/teachers upload photos Students/teachers add comments Share!

10. Exploration Go to http://voicethread.com/ In the right top corner, click on register To register, you have to give a user name and password. Then click on educator which brings you to the price list Educators can make unlimited voicethreads for free

12. Create Click on the “Create” Tab Click on “Upload” and load pictures Click on “Comment” to leave comments either in text, audio, or video. Click on “Share” to finish.

13. Questions & Answers