Voicethread Tutorial:

Follow the steps below in order to get a Voice Thread account:

Creating an account:

1. Go to http://voicethread.com
2. Click on Register
3. Type in Required Information
4. Click Register
5. Click on Go Pro Educator's Account
6. Fill out Required Information
7. Check your Email for a Confirmation Link
   Check spam or junk mail if you don't see an email in your inbox
8. Click on Link for Confirmation 

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After you have registered for a voicethread account, review the following video tutorials below:

Creating a Voicethread

Changing an Avatar Image

• Click on the image next to the left corner arrow
• Select create another identity
• In the My Account window, click on the tab identities
• Click Edit
• In the Edit Your Name window, click on Select on Image
• Browse and select a new image from your computer that you want to use as a representation of yourself
• Crop as desired
• Select Save when finished cropping
• Click Save at the bottom of the My Account window 

Handouts

Bill Ferriter has created a collection of handouts that teachers can use to structure their classroom work with Voicethread.  They include:

VoiceThread Overview - Handout_Voicethread.pdf

This document includes a general overview of Voicethread that covers much of the information found on this wiki page.  It also covers the basic steps for creating and managing a Voicethread presentation.

Voicethread Do's and Don'ts - Voicethread_Student_Intro.pdf

This one-page handout is designed to introduce students to some general tips for participating in Voicethread conversations.  While specifically designed for users of Ed Voicethread---a subscription service offered to interested teachers and students---it could be easily tailored for users of free Voicethread accounts. 

Tips for Teachers - Handout_Voicethread_Tips4Teachers.pdf

This handout is designed to describe three specific actions that teachers can take to ensure that Voicethread presentations are successful with their students.  It is particularly helpful for teachers that are new to Voicethread.

Previewing a Voicethread - Handout_Voicethread_Previewing.pdf

This handout can be used by students while previewing Voicethread presentations.

Commenting on a Voicethread - Handout_Voicethread_Commenting.pdf

This handout contains basic information on the kinds of comments that can be added to a Voicethread presentation.

Commenting Language - Handout_VT_Comments_Wall.pdf

One of the lessons that students can learn while engaging in Voicethread presentations is the kind of language that is productive in collaborative--as opposed to competitive--conversations.  This handout can be used to introduce students to the kinds of actions and phrasing that members of ongoing work teams use while working with each other.  (It repeats information shared above in handout form.)

Welcome to Our World - Handout Welcome to Our World.pdf

This handout was created to introduce Ferriter's Welcome to Our World project, shown in the sample Voicethread presentations section above.

Voicethread Handouts from http://digitallyspeaking.pbwiki.com/Voicethread