Podcasting



Using Voicethread in a 1st Grade Classroom April, 2010 ​

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This project addressed **Standard II**, Communication, and **Standard V**, Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction. This was an example of both standards.

I used Voicethread for a first grade animal research project. The children researched an animal of their choice and then wrote a research paper about that animal and shared it with the class. We decided to share it with others by trying to use Voicethread. I took digital pictures of their reports and then we used the microphones to record the students reading their reports. Then other teachers, family members, etc. would be able to enjoy it through Voicethread.

The students really enjoyed this project because it was a fun, different extension of their research paper. I feel it was a little difficult for me to figure out Voicethread and took quite a bit of time to load the pictures and voice recordings. Once completed I think it was good. I definitley need more exposure and practice with this program, but I feel it was a great start. I can see many things we can use Voicethread for in class.