Simone learning how to VoiceThread

(Photo from Flickr 2011)
I really enjoyed the VoiceThread - what a wonderful tool!   Unfortunately, I used my 3 tries for free and would have to subscribe/pay to produce something more professional, however this example shows I can use the tool and know how to embed it into my Blog. 


PMI on VoiceThread
Plus - Can be used for collaboration, reflection, creation.  It would appeal to a variety of learners as it combines visual, audio and interaction with the author pointing to items.  This has would be great for students to use to explain a great variety of projects - they love hearing their voices.  It would be interesting to have the students record their ideas with some scripting, but then to add their own ideas at the end - what intrinsic learning could be heard through these last comments?

Minus -  Excellent tool, but it costs educators to use. It is also a public tool so care must be taken for students safety so their identify should not be revealed. 

Interesting - It can be embedded into Google Earth Maps - think of the potential there. Supposedly, there is a icon on Voice Thread that allows you to dial a mobile number and the person on the other end can leave a comment.