The introduction to Web 2.0 tools, for me, was unsettling. As the discussion of Web 2.0 tools progressed, I realized how little I know. It turns out you really only need to know a few to create great learning experiences. I used Voice Thread (www.voicethread.com). The site provides a creative, free, easy way to develop tailor made lessons. I used it for a phonics lesson. Once you have your sequence of pictures, you record your voice and/or printed text. I loved it!! I thought it was very easy to learn. It would not be a tool I would use if I needed movement in the lesson. These are still shots. Voice thread allows you to "tell the story".
This tool provides the teacher a flexible way to tailor the content for a particular student or a particular lesson. I was amazed at how easy it was to create this lesson. The students could add there voice to a lesson. The teacher could tell social stories using voice thread. The possibility are endless. I am excited to share my (short) lesson and share my experience with this tool. If I can navigate this web site, ANYONE can.
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