Voicethread Article

I recently read the online article titled "VoiceThread Extends the Classroom with Interactive Multimedia Albums" by Laila Weir. In the article, the author discussed the qualities of VoiceThread technology and how it can help support classroom curriculum. The fact that our students arrive home from school and spend hours upon hours on the internet lends itself well to this new technology. The sixth grade teacher highlighted in the article set up various VoiceThreads that supported his curriculum for students to optionally comment on at home. He was amazed when many students made his VoiceThreads part of their regular online routine. Utilizing VoiceThreads are an excellent way to continue instruction outside the classroom walls. In addition, the article discussed how it is easier for all students to participate in the digital setting that Voicethread promotes. The more reserved students in your classroom are more comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas in a more virtual environment. For any of us that were wondering how VoiceThread can be integrated effectively into the curriculum, this article is staunch support for how effective this integration can be.