Using+VoiceThread+to+Construct+Knowledge

=Using VoiceThread to Construct Knowledge= VoiceThread is a collaborative tool for having conversations about media that can be used as a tool to engage students in the construction of knowledge with others across the school or across the world. During this workshop, teachers will learn to leverage the power of technology by using this tool to design or join an existing curriculum-aligned project that will bring the textbook to life! --- = Agenda =
 * WK 664
 * January 18, 2011
 * 4:00-7:00
 * Location: Central Office, 2nd Floor Conference Room
 * 0.2 U97 credit hours

4:00 - Welcome and Startup Tasks:
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 * Sign up for a VoiceThread account or Log in to an existing account. Keep in mind, if you attended Dell Training and contributed to the Vacation VoiceThread, you already have an account. ** Go to VoiceThread **
 * **Upgrade** to a **VT Educator** account to allow you to create 50 free VoiceThreads, instead of 3. **Get directions**


 * View sample VoiceThread projects embedded in the WallWisher Wall below. Jot down ideas your ideas for a VoiceThread on a Sticky Note on your computer to be used later.

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4:30 - Whole Group Discussion / Activity
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 * Concept Mapping: Use Inspiration to brainstorm ideas. (Pull out your Sticky Notes)
 * About VoiceThread: Things you should know
 * This is an activity for the one-computer classroom, not better in the lab due to the noise factor and login issues.
 * Need to work around lack of students accounts. Teacher logs in to computer with his/her account.
 * Anyone with an email address can setup an account to comment on a VoiceThread. Encourage relatives, teachers, and other students to comment. See video tutorial.
 * Avatars and Internet Safety Lesson for Teachers and Students
 * Contribute to VoiceThread Simulate Classroom Project

5:00 Work Time: Create your own VoiceThread

 * Use the VoiceThread Tech Toolkit Template to create something you can use again.
 * Dona
 * Scott
 * Ryan
 * Caroline
 * Runda

6:30 Wrap it up

 * Follow up
 * Discussion
 * Support
 * State Evaluation
 * Certificates