Narrating a slide show is easy with online tools. VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slideshow that holds images, documents, and videos. It and allows viewers to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - recording their voice (with a mic or telephone), typing text, uploading an audio file, or recording video (via a webcam).
Suggested projects:
- Any presentation you would give in front of your class.
- Presentations with multiple group members.
- Any presentation that involves discussion with other members of the class.
There are multiple ways to use VoiceThread, both on web browser, and on mobile apps for iPhone and Android.
We've created a simple guide to setting up an account and creating a VoiceThread identity here.
Additional helpful guides are located here on the VoiceThread website.
Once you are set up with a new account, creating a VoiceThread is a two-step process. You begin by adding media, then add in your comments, commentary and voice over. Check out the video below for a basic overview.
If you need additional assistance, check out the videos on VoiceThread's website.
There are multiple ways to share a VoiceThread presentation. The video below provides a simple overview of how you can share your VoiceThread with your professor and classmates.
If you feel you need additional assistance, please take a look at the documentation listed here.
This video explains how to add comments to someone else's VoiceThread presentation.
VoiceThread has detailed instructions on the different types of commenting that it provides on its Support page.