I'm still not sure if I like the whole idea of voicethread. I don't like the way my voice sounds when I play it back. I would rather just talk through my presentation. I do like the whole idea of zen with presentations, but I'm not buying into voicethread. I would rather create a zen presentation and talk my way through it.
I can't believe how bad my power points are!! I really realized this week how much they parallel all the things you shouldn't do. WOW!!! Oh well, that is why I'm in this program. I love the stories that we have been watching. I feel that every class and every new concept I learn have been great. I'm excited to use these teaching tools in my lessons. I'm kind of worried about the Pecha Kucha though. I like to talk and I don't know if I can contain myself to small amounts of time per slide. I guess we will wait and see. I don't really have a choice I guess. haha
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Christy,
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the recorded comments for voicethread. I, too, enjoy talking with my class about the information... it feels more natural.
On the other hand, I have thought about using voicethreads for absent students or special needs students. Since I have a lot of demonstrations, I am planning on having a student photographer take pictures of the steps and then I can narrate them for each project. Having an audio option for special needs students is great and will hopefully save me and the special education teacher tons of time!
I like Rachel's suggestion. What a valuable tool for a teacher - that way a student can review what has happened in class when they aren't there or didn't pay attention (our students would NEVER do that!!!!) You also have to consider that maybe other people think your voice on voicethread is fine! We tend to be our own worse critic.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you about the Pecha Kucha - it will be very interesting to see everyone's!