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=**What is Voicethread?** =

**Voicethread is a tool to create group conversations in one place that can been seen anywhere in the world! Through a slide show of images, videos, and/or documents, people can share their views five different ways- voice through a microphone or phone call, text, audio file, or video from a webcam. No more excuses for not participating in group conversations! There is nothing to download; you just need an email to start.**

=**Why use Voicethread?** =

**- Voicethread is simple and easy to use, even if you have little experience with technology.** **- The creator can easily edit the thread and can control who sees and comments on the thread.** **- Voicethread encourages collaboration among both students and teachers.** **- It provides an ongoing conversation.**

= = =**What is Ed** **Voicethread?** =


 *  [|Ed Voicethread] allows educators and students to participate on a secure network. Packages are available for teachers, schools, districts, states, professors, departments, or entire universities. **

=**Is it free?**=

**You can create a free account using an email address. There is no limit on viewing Voicethreads or on commenting by text or audio through a microphone. There are limitations on creation and commenting via webcam or telephone, but upgrading to [|Pro] is around $5/ month and provides unlimited creation and advanced features. There is also an option for [|businesses] .**

=**It sounds awesome! How do I start using Voicethread?** =

**Once you register, you can begin browsing and commenting or creating right away. It is simple to use, but here is a tutorial.**

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**Simply upload a documents and/or pictures.**

**Documents and pictures can be used from:**


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">** Microsoft Word **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">** Powerpoint **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">** Excel **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">** PDF **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">** Facebook/Flicker Photos **
 * **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Computer files **
 * **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">URL on the web **


 * <span style="color: #ad1d1d; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Add your titles, comments, and/or doodling. Then click on share to start the conversation with your friends. It really is that easy. **

=<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Examples of Voicethreads:** =


 * [|3rd Grade Weather: Art and Poetry] **


 * [|An Egg-cellent Experiment]<span style="color: #ad1d1d; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">:How to use Voicethread in the science classroom **


 * [|Tennessee State Symbols] **