Reading Journal Entries for March 27
Reading Journal – “Seven Things to know about VoiceThread”
Five Things I Learned…..
- Uses flash program
- Can imbed different forms of media
- Could be a problem if trying to use VoiceThread with a large classroom
- Requires a use login and password
- Is a great way to get professional feedback from people you have never even met

Two Ideas I would like to try in my VoiceThread….
-I think I would like to try to incorporate other forms of media into the VoiceThread
- I think I might want to include Skype into the VoiceThread

Reading Journal –“VoiceThread Accessibility”
Five Things I Learned…
-The program is able to serve everyone, like people with dyslexia and ADHD
- Enabled video comment because it was more accessible to people who wanted to use sign language to comment
- Are working on creating a way for the visually-impaired and blind to be able to use the program
-The program is still underdevelopment because the company wants to be able to make the program accessible to everyone.
-The company really wants users of the program to give them feedback on the accessibility and usage of VoiceThread

Two Ideas I would like to try in my VoiceThread….
-I would like to use video in my VoiceThread
-After I make my own VoiceThread I think that I will post my feedback on my experience using the program.

Reading Journal- “VoiceThread in Classroom Instruction”
Five Things I Learned….
-Can turn book reviews into a VoiceThread
- First graders can make their own VoiceThread
- A great tool to use to teach a new language and have students practice using new vocabulary
-Can be used to document a study abroad experience and bring it back to the classroom
-It is a good tool to use for collaborating on online projects

Two Ideas I Would Like to Try in My VoiceThread….
-I like the idea of doing a radio announcement. It would be fun to try to try to incorporate that.
- I would like to be able to make pop-up facts that my buddies and I learned about the people we researched.