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|| **Using Voicethread for Digital Storytelling**

**Thursday 2:15-3:15**

**Presenter: Lisa Thumann ** **CMSCE, Rutgers University **  Blog: ThumannResources.com  Twitter: @lthumann ||

// A VoiceThread is an online multimedia slideshow that is centered on "comments" around images. Creators of a VoiceThread can act as a presenter by using "comments" which are captured through a microphone/telephone, through video using a web camera, or through text. The owner can then invite other users to leave their own comments or input on the slides. Your project can be shared from the VoiceThread website or be embedded in another website such as a blog or wiki. We are going to share the features of VoiceThread to demonstrate how to use it to create digital stories. //

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 * How to create a Voicethread Account**
 * 1) Go to []
 * 2) In the top-right hand corner click on **Register**
 * 3) On the left-hand side, click on **Register**
 * 4) Complete the form - //MAKE SURE TO USE YOUR SCHOOL E-MAIL ADDRESS//
 * 5) Click "**view upgrade options**" on the right-hand side
 * 6) Click on **K-12** on the left
 * 7) Click the link for "**Single Educator**"
 * 8) Scroll down to the bottom-right and the click the grey "**Apply**" button
 * 9) Complete the form
 * 10) Check your mail for the "Verification link" or do that sometime in the next day or so.
 * 11) Click on the **My Voice** tab at the top and you are all set.

“Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Throughout history, storytelling has been used to share knowledge, wisdom, and values. Stories have taken many different forms. Stories have been adapted to each successive medium that has emerged, from the circle of the campfire to the silver screen, and now the computer screen.” – The Digital Storytelling Association
 * What is Digital Storytelling? **


 * Example Voicethread Digital Stories**
 * 1) Trantwood Elementary Duckling Rescue 2009
 * 2) A Voicethread for Smith9h
 * 3) Jose the Bear travels to Egypt
 * 4) Mathcast Episode IIV - Arrays
 * 5) The 3 Little Pigs

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERM0865.pdf http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/ http://voicethread.com/products/k12/educator/ http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/ [] Voicethread Tutorials from Voicethread - http://voicethread.com/#c28
 * Additional Resources:**

**A Video Introduction to Digital Storytelling**
[|This video], from The University of Houston's [|Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling] site, provides a great introduction to digital storytelling.