https://voicethread.com/research/ Recent content on Research Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-utilization-of-technology-for-library-instruction/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-utilization-of-technology-for-library-instruction/ Collaborative learning allows students to share diverse ideas, resources, and experiences. Studies have shown that students engaged in collaborative learning are more likely to achieve, and exhibit increased critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, in an online course class, students receive very little human interaction because most of the communication is via text. This article overviews how VoiceThread, a cloud-based web 2.0 application, has been used in primary, secondary, and higher education institutions for enhancing discussion in traditional and virtual classroom. https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-enabling-peer-feedback-in-first-year-computer-engineering/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-enabling-peer-feedback-in-first-year-computer-engineering/ This case study presents how VoiceThread, an online application used to create multimedia presentations and conversations, was used to enable first year students to give and receive feedback. In the process, the presentation skills of the student are enhanced. https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-a-useful-program-evaluation-tool/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-a-useful-program-evaluation-tool/ In today’s digital world, Extension professionals are using a wide variety of tools to gather feedback and data from program participants and stakeholders (Rowntree, Wittman, Lindquist, & Raven, 2013). Through online asynchronous discussion boards, chat rooms, and even online live synchronous discussions, the Internet has changed the manner of qualitative data collection forever (Stancanelli, 2010). VoiceThread (http://voicethread.com) is a multimedia platform used by primary and secondary school educators around the world as a storytelling and collaborative tool that also offers promise as a tool for qualitative program evaluation. https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-pedagogical-sequence-instructor-guide/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-pedagogical-sequence-instructor-guide/ The following pages outline an internet-enhanced language learning activity designed for students of 3rd semester (intermediate) French at the University of Arizona. The fourth and final module of this course—French 201—is entitled, Penser vert (“Think green”), and is centered around cross-cultural discussions of consumption, recycling, and how to live in an environmentally conscious manner. Embedded within discussions around ecological living in various cultural contexts, the chapter integrates a review of all verb tenses, including the past, present, future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses. https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-for-hots-using-technology-to-analyze-evaluate-and-create/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-for-hots-using-technology-to-analyze-evaluate-and-create/ This article explores VoiceThread as an online tool for supporting literacy and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) within the top three levels of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. VoiceThread is a collaborative Web 2.0 tool allowing users to create, share, and comment on images, documents, and videos. Readers are first provided with an overview of VoiceThread followed by curriculum opportunities for using VoiceThread to analyze, evaluate, and create. https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-for-digital-education/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-for-digital-education/ Versatile, easy-to-navigate, and interactive, VoiceThread equips teachers to deploy numerous best instructional practices that engage 21st century students in rigorous literacy activities. Upgrade your current teaching strategies with VoiceThread for Digital Education and create an environment where every student learns every day https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-as-a-good-tool-to-motivate-ells-and-much-more/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/voicethread-as-a-good-tool-to-motivate-ells-and-much-more/ The purpose of this workshop is to help K-12 teachers to understand some useful techniques in using the VoiceThread web 2.0 in and out of the classroom. It is also designed to give K-12 teachers good skills that will allow them to use the VoiceThread confidently with their students. In addition, teachers will be able to practice, negotiate with others, and end up with good activities that enable them to have full understanding of this application and how it can be used as a powerful and motivating tool to help students in the learning process. https://voicethread.com/research/viva-voicethread-integrating-a-web-tool-in-the-additional-language-classroom/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/viva-voicethread-integrating-a-web-tool-in-the-additional-language-classroom/ Today’s classrooms are definitely changing. While in the past, additional language teachers might have only had target-language newspapers and periodicals at their disposal to create an authentic L2 language learning environment for their students, today’s technological tools erase the barriers that once separated L1 and L2 learners and their environments. With the advent of Web 2.0 tools, additional language educators can extend their classrooms beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar walls to communicate with the world. https://voicethread.com/research/utilizing-voicethread-technology-to-foster-community-learning-in-the-virtual-classroom/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/utilizing-voicethread-technology-to-foster-community-learning-in-the-virtual-classroom/ VoiceThread is an innovative platform gaining popularity in online education. Use of the video comment feature has the ability to foster inclusiveness and engagement for students in online nursing programs. This technology can also serve to enrich the distance learning experience for students with varying learning styles. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-promote-learning-engagement-and-success-for-all-students/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-promote-learning-engagement-and-success-for-all-students/ Consider these three students: Jeremy, who is easily distracted and who has difficulty staying on task in social studies; Brad, who has specific learning disabilities that place him at risk of dropping out due to lack of motivation and fear of failure; and Angelina, who has received interventions through several grade levels to address her struggles with assignments and assessments. This article shows how a web-based learning tool can boost the learning skills and motivation of these students and many others as they work with multimedia to explore subject areas, express their ideas, and share information – and all at their own pace and learning level. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-promote-collaborative-learning-in-on-line-clinical-nurse-leader-courses/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-promote-collaborative-learning-in-on-line-clinical-nurse-leader-courses/ The movement to advance the clinical nurse leader (CNL) as an innovative new role for meeting higher health care quality standards continues with CNL programs offered on-line at colleges and universities nationwide. Collaborative learning activities offer the opportunity for CNL students to gain experience in working together in small groups to negotiate and solve care process problems. The challenge for nurse educators is to provide collaborative learning activities in an asynchronous learning environment that can be considered isolating by default. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-enhance-learning/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-enhance-learning/ A recent university video use and needs survey indicated that faculty and students need and want more understanding of narrated slide or multi-media tools for presentations and assignments. This presentation will provide an overview of how several faculty have used an online multi-media presentation and collaboration tool to enhance teaching and learning. Tool features and strengths, as well as pros and cons will be featured. Strategies for using this tool to establish course community and faculty presence as well as for student individual and group assignments will be described. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-create-meaningful-receptive-and-expressive-learning-activities-for-young-children/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-create-meaningful-receptive-and-expressive-learning-activities-for-young-children/ Development of receptive and expressive language skills is an important foundational skill in early childhood education. Recently, early childhood education professionals have begun using Web-based technology to assist in developing these skills. One Web-based technology that holds potential to support children’s learning is VoiceThread which has unique features that support Universal Design for Learning. This paper provides practical recommendations for use of VoiceThread in meaningful learning activities that can easily be implemented. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-create-community-in-online-learning/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-to-create-community-in-online-learning/ A sense of belonging to a learning community has been identified as one of the factors contributing to greater student satisfaction and persistence in online education pro-grams. Using the community of inquiry framework as a theoretical guide, the purpose of this study was to explore the role of VoiceThread, a web-based platform that facilitates cloud communication, in creating a sense of community for U.S. adult learners in the online environment. This study surveyed 39 students in a College of Education fully online master’s program and in a blended doctoral program regarding their experiences using VoiceThread in their courses. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-for-professional-development-probeware-training-for-science-teachers/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-for-professional-development-probeware-training-for-science-teachers/ The development of technologies such as probeware requires training, not only in its use, but also in its integration into the curriculum. It is a common practice for schools to spend large portions of their budget on purchasing technology while neglecting to provide funding for the much-needed professional development. The availability of online professional development has provided in-service teachers opportunities to overcome traditional barriers of distance and time and allowed them to seek out and participate in much needed training. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-for-communication-in-mathematics-writing/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voicethread-for-communication-in-mathematics-writing/ This action research study was conducted on a fourth grade rural classroom in Orange County, N.Y. for the purpose of determining if the use of the VoiceThread program will affect student performance in mathematics writing. A baseline of student performance on this measure was administered in the fall of 2010 using the NYS Holistic rubric of a 3 point total value as provided from the NYS 2009 4th grade Math Test. https://voicethread.com/research/using-voice-thread-to-give-individualized-feedback-in-teaching-speaking/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-voice-thread-to-give-individualized-feedback-in-teaching-speaking/ Giving individual feedback in teaching speaking is very important to improve learners’ fluency and accuracy. This research talks about how speaking becomes more authentic if learners are motivated, involved in negotiation of meaning, and participating in genuine interaction. This research also talks about the need for individualized feedback. Voicethreads promote multiple learning styles. Due to all these, use Voicethreads in the ESL classroom can help learners create a greater level of success in school. https://voicethread.com/research/using-flexible-participation-in-technology-supported-universally-designed-preschool-activities/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/using-flexible-participation-in-technology-supported-universally-designed-preschool-activities/ Many challenges that preschool children with disabilities encounter in the curriculum can be addressed by identifying AT support as part of a child’s individual family service plan (IFSPs) or individualized education program (IEP). These solutions, however, are specific to the child and connected to specific goals and objectives, rather than connected to steps in planned classroom activities designed for typical peers (and to associated benchmarks and standards). Flexible participation is a way for teachers to incorporate unique AT solutions to help young children participate in steps of a planned, technology-supported preschool activity along with their typical peers. https://voicethread.com/research/tools-for-humanizing-mathematics-classes-in-a-virtual-world-and-beyond/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/tools-for-humanizing-mathematics-classes-in-a-virtual-world-and-beyond/ Among many consequences of the pandemic was an abrupt switch to virtual instruction coupled with feelings of isolation around mandated lockdowns. This situation pushed us to humanize our mathematics classes in ways we had not done previously. Our takeaway from this experience is that community building must be done intentionally and actively. The authors partnered with each other to explore tools for student engagement and fostering a sense of belonging. https://voicethread.com/research/the-visual-arts-and-visual-literacy-in-language-education-an-interactive-project/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/the-visual-arts-and-visual-literacy-in-language-education-an-interactive-project/ This article describes a VoiceThread /FTC project carried out with advanced ESL students at the Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute in the National Capital Region. This project is the culminating activity of a series of tasks created with the “backward design” approach in mind. Backward design is a method of designing educational curriculum by setting goals before choosing instructional methods and forms of assessment (Wiggins & McTighe). In this unit, the overarching goal is an oral presentation on Art, which will be recorded by the students using VoiceThread. https://voicethread.com/research/the-use-of-voicethread-in-online-business-courses/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/the-use-of-voicethread-in-online-business-courses/ This study explored the use of a web-based tool, VoiceThread, as it relates to enhancing active learning and learner engagement in two online business courses. VoiceThread was integrated into various learner-centered activities supporting learner-learner, learner-content and learner-instructor interactions as part of an online course improvement process. As a result, using VoiceThread in two asynchronous courses created an online learning community, and promoted active learning and learner engagement in both courses. https://voicethread.com/research/the-effects-of-using-voicethread-on-students-listening-comprehension-and-attitudes-toward-using-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/the-effects-of-using-voicethread-on-students-listening-comprehension-and-attitudes-toward-using-voicethread/ The current study investigated the effects of the use of VoiceThread (VT) on the listening comprehension and attitudes of college students of Arabic as a foreign language. Thirty-five students in two 10-week classes of beginning Arabic participated in this study. The instruction in both classes was the same except that, for one group, the instruction was supplemented by the use of VT to enhance listening and speaking skills during the 10 weeks. https://voicethread.com/research/technological-pedagogical-content-knowledge-and-teaching-poetry-preparing-preservice-teachers-to-integrate-content-with-voicethread-technology/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/technological-pedagogical-content-knowledge-and-teaching-poetry-preparing-preservice-teachers-to-integrate-content-with-voicethread-technology/ Although there is a vast research base on the literacy practices of adolescents and the issues surrounding the integration of technology despite current widespread access to tools and the Internet (Cuban, 2003), very little has been completed on the attempts of teacher educators to integrate technology within a specific content area to prepare future classroom teachers (Boling, 2010; Bruce & Hogan, 1998; Goodson & Mangan, 1995; Koehler, Mishra, Yahya, & Yadav, 2004; Pang & Kamil, 2004). https://voicethread.com/research/teaching-optics-online-lessons-learned-from-the-university-of-rochester-s-hybrid-optics-master-s-education-program/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/teaching-optics-online-lessons-learned-from-the-university-of-rochester-s-hybrid-optics-master-s-education-program/ The Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester (UofR) launched a program in the fall of 2020 for students interested in earning an MS in optics. The program is referred to as the hybrid optics master’s education (HOME). The HOME system of coursework allows working individuals to take classes remotely either synchronously with in-person MS students or asynchronously guided by the professor on VoiceThread. Courses are structured to be inclusive to the online learner through group projects and discussion with other in-person/online students and one-on-one interaction with the professor and teaching assistant. https://voicethread.com/research/synchronizing-web-technologies-to-improve-formative-feedback-by-using-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/synchronizing-web-technologies-to-improve-formative-feedback-by-using-voicethread/ This paper discusses how synchronizing Web 2.0 technologies, particularly by using VoiceThread, is able to help English speaking teachers to improve their formative feedback in the teaching of speaking skills. This study shows that the use of VoiceThread able to become one of the solutions to help teachers who want to provide specific, clear and accurate feedback on oral performance activities. This study is an action research, which involves six EFL learners at one of the universities in Indonesia. https://voicethread.com/research/supporting-an-online-community-of-inquiry-using-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/supporting-an-online-community-of-inquiry-using-voicethread/ Using the community of inquiry framework proposed by Garrison, Anderson, and Archer (2000), this paper examines how to use a Web 2.0 tool – VoiceThread to support online learning communities for professional development in teacher education. In this paper, we discuss the unique features and affordances of VoiceThread, and propose possible learning activities to enhance social, cognitive and teaching presence in online learning communities. https://voicethread.com/research/student-perceptions-of-self-and-community-within-an-online-environment-the-use-of-voicethread-to-foster-community/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/student-perceptions-of-self-and-community-within-an-online-environment-the-use-of-voicethread-to-foster-community/ This paper investigates student responses to two tools used to create learning environments that encourage the sharing of ideas and discussion in online asynchronous university courses. https://voicethread.com/research/strategies-for-creating-a-community-of-inquiry-through-online-asynchronous-discussions/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/strategies-for-creating-a-community-of-inquiry-through-online-asynchronous-discussions/ Asynchronous discussions are often utilized in online courses to provide a venue for students to openly communicate and build shared understanding, and for instructors to skillfully facilitate the process. While discussions can be invaluable toward creating and sustaining an online community of inquiry (CoI), they are not effective if not optimally designed. It is the authors’ position that it is helpful to identify research-proven online discussion strategies and conceptualize them into the CoI framework, which has been extensively studied and validated. https://voicethread.com/research/preparing-english-language-learners-for-academic-success-in-the-st-century-teaching-multiple-literacies/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/preparing-english-language-learners-for-academic-success-in-the-st-century-teaching-multiple-literacies/ During this session, we will: 1) discuss the emergence of new literacies, especially digital storytelling, in the teaching and learning of English Language Learners (ELLs); 2) engage participants in an interactive discussion concerning the implications of the various new literacies for pedagogical practice; 3) demonstrate the power of digital storytelling in promoting the learning of ELLs by showing on a laptop a digital story produced by one of our students; 4) share the process of creating personal stories using a storyboard technique as a learning and teaching tool; and 5) invite participants to share their experience of creating a personal story as a way to explore how they would translate this written story into a digital form. https://voicethread.com/research/microteaching-in-isolation-fostering-autonomy-and-learner-engagement-through-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/microteaching-in-isolation-fostering-autonomy-and-learner-engagement-through-voicethread/ As ESL and TESOL programs moved to an online or remote teaching mode rather rapidly during the first half of 2020, many of the practical elements of face-to-face teaching needed to be reconciled in the new mode. Likewise, in a TESOL teacher training unit at Macquarie University, Australia, highly practical elements of the unit needed to be changed to an online mode in line with the new restrictions. In order to address these challenges, online microteaching activities were implemented, employing the principles of Learning-Oriented Assessment (LOA) and learner autonomy. https://voicethread.com/research/k-pd-using-web-in-online-learning-what-students-said-about-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/k-pd-using-web-in-online-learning-what-students-said-about-voicethread/ VoiceThread is a popular Web 2.0 program and has been used by many educators because of its ease of use and flexibility. It is an asynchronous online discussion board with audio/video capabilities. Various studies show that VoiceThread promotes students’ engagement and collaboration in different subject areas at all grade levels. The purpose of the presentation is to share the author’s recent experiment on VoiceThead in an online course. Thirty-eight pre-service and in-service teachers engage in two different tasks using VoiceThread. https://voicethread.com/research/ipad-integration-in-the-primary-grades-enhancing-literacy-instruction-through-teacher-professional-development/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/ipad-integration-in-the-primary-grades-enhancing-literacy-instruction-through-teacher-professional-development/ The integration of technology and literacy is essential to developing 21st century skills to create successful learners. In this presentation, presenters will describe how iPads are being utilized by primary grade teachers to enhance literacy instruction in their classrooms. Participants will: (1) gain knowledge of the iPad as an instructional tool to provide differentiation using multiple modalities, (2) become more knowledgeable about choosing and using appropriate apps for instructional purposes, (3) gain knowledge of the various grouping methods conducive to iPad use. https://voicethread.com/research/inspiring-active-learning-with-voicethread-technology/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/inspiring-active-learning-with-voicethread-technology/ This article defines active learning before explaining the theory and practice of VoiceThread technology. It is a provocative, persuasive presentation of VoiceThread technology in action including available resources and how to produce it. Keywords: active learning, interactive learning, experiential learning, constructivist learning, engaged learning, motivated learning, hands-on learning, authentic learning, problem-based learning, case-based learning, group learning, team-based learning, collaborative learning, cooperative learning, simulation, game-based learning, discussion learning, production-based learning. https://voicethread.com/research/increasing-student-engagement-and-assessing-the-value-of-an-online-collaboration-tool-the-case-of-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/increasing-student-engagement-and-assessing-the-value-of-an-online-collaboration-tool-the-case-of-voicethread/ This research provides a structure for creating an engaging online classroom and provides empirical support showing the value of a collaborative tool: VoiceThread. The two research questions: (1) How does the instructor increase student engagement in an online course? and (2) How does the instructor evaluate the value of a collaborative online tool? are discussed using qualitative and quantitative methods, respectively. https://voicethread.com/research/improvement-of-present-subjunctive-oral-production-in-graded-voicethread-tasks/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/improvement-of-present-subjunctive-oral-production-in-graded-voicethread-tasks/ The purpose of this action research was to assess the pedagogical value of the software program VoiceThread (VT) as compared to classroom discussions in developing and enhancing student production of the Present Subjunctive at the Intermediate level of Spanish language courses. https://voicethread.com/research/gender-effects-on-online-learners-preferences-for-discussion-modality/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/gender-effects-on-online-learners-preferences-for-discussion-modality/ Audio/video discussion has been used increasingly in online courses due to its affordances in enhancing online communication. However, whether learners of different characteristics can benefit from this discussion modality has not been investigated extensively. This study examined whether gender plays a role in learners’ preferences and perceptions of audio/video discussion as compared to text discussion. The survey data of thirty-six participants’ perceptions were collected and studied after they participated in an audio/video discussion activity. https://voicethread.com/research/fostering-engagement-with-voicethread-in-online-intermediate-spanish-language-classes/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/fostering-engagement-with-voicethread-in-online-intermediate-spanish-language-classes/ The findings of this study show that a majority of students had a positive experience using VoiceThread in their intermediate level online Spanish courses. Most students reported an increased level of comfort with their use of communicative skills in Spanish after using the tool in their classes, and a majority of participants considered that using it helped their Spanish proficiency. In addition, a majority of participants considered that interacting with their peers in Spanish through the VoiceThread assignments made the online class experience better. https://voicethread.com/research/evaluating-the-effects-of-an-ebook-to-support-faculty-who-teach-with-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/evaluating-the-effects-of-an-ebook-to-support-faculty-who-teach-with-voicethread/ Colleges and universities are now part of an ecosystem that includes educational technology companies. As more faculty adopt Web 2.0 technologies, institutions ofhigher education must seek sustainable methods to support faculty and this mayinvolve collaborations with ecosystem partners. The purpose of this action research study was to improve the support resources provided by the VoiceThread organization, a Web 2.0 tool provider, to its higher education users. This study was guided by three questions: a) is there a significant difference in faculty perceptions about the pedagogical benefits of VoiceThread between faculty who examine VoiceThread in an eBook and faculty who examine VoiceThread through a webinar; b) how can an eBook be designed to support the diverse needs of 21st century faculty; and c) what are the support needs of faculty who teach with VoiceThread? https://voicethread.com/research/establishing-a-virtual-makerspace-for-an-online-graduate-course-a-design-case/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/establishing-a-virtual-makerspace-for-an-online-graduate-course-a-design-case/ This design case discusses key steps taken to establish a virtual makerspace for students enrolled in an online graduate course on informal learning. Two key design decisions are elaborated around (a) the selection of appropriate projects and packaged materials that distance education students can receive by mail to participate in making, and (b) the choice of an online platform for distance education students to document their design processes for assessment purposes and peer interaction and learning. https://voicethread.com/research/efl-speaking-communication-with-asynchronous-voice-tools-for-adult-students/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/efl-speaking-communication-with-asynchronous-voice-tools-for-adult-students/ Through employment of asynchronous voice tools, EFL speaking practice can be moved into the XXIst century with potential benefits for students. The current paper will show that opening the classroom walls to a world audience through employment ofWeb 2.0 tools, higher expectations are engendered in students than in the in vitro class environment. Since students prepare with a real audience in mind, their motivation and subsequently their performance are expected to improve. https://voicethread.com/research/dynamic-dialogue-in-interpreter-education-via-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/dynamic-dialogue-in-interpreter-education-via-voicethread/ This paper provides a glimpse into the use of interactive dialogue to increase and improve interactivity among interpreter education students via VoiceThread. The focus of the paper is primarily drawn from experiences in the education of signed language interpreting students, however, it is also relevant to spoken language interpreting students. While this article aims to explore the use of VoiceThread (also known as MyThread) as a dynamic digital tool to enhance dialogue, the concepts highlighted go beyond tools to demonstrate how improved connectivity and dialogue can serve as a strong foundation for community building in eLearning environments. https://voicethread.com/research/constructing-visually-based-digital-conversations-in-efl-with-voicethread/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/constructing-visually-based-digital-conversations-in-efl-with-voicethread/ VoiceThread holds potential to provide students who rarely speak in class a means to create visually-based digital conversations. In light of this, pedagogical affordances of the tool are considered, along with efficacy behind VoiceThread development within English as a Foreign Language contexts. Instructional strategies, supported by examples, are presented. A means for in-service teachers to evaluate language production and learning outcomes emerge, along with techniques essential for monitoring, producing, and guiding effective VoiceThread development through inclusion of specifically developed resources. https://voicethread.com/research/case-study-sharon-davison-kindergarten-teacher-williston-school-district/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/case-study-sharon-davison-kindergarten-teacher-williston-school-district/ “I feel very strongly that parents are important stakeholders, so we want them to have opportunities to connect with their children’s learning. VoiceThread is one of the ways we facilitate this connection.” https://voicethread.com/research/case-study-jamie-edwards-spanish-and-french-teacher-hinsdale-central-school/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/case-study-jamie-edwards-spanish-and-french-teacher-hinsdale-central-school/ “You know what would be wonderful? If there was some type of tool where you could post a picture and have the students interact with the picture, talk to each other and comment” https://voicethread.com/research/case-study-ann-denton-associate-professor-fashion-institute-of-technology/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/case-study-ann-denton-associate-professor-fashion-institute-of-technology/ “I first heard about VoiceThread from the Coordinator of our Center for Excellence in Teaching. I had a problem that needed a solution and it seemed to me that VoiceThread was that answer.” https://voicethread.com/research/asynchronous-media-based-discussion-to-promote-scholarly-engagement/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/asynchronous-media-based-discussion-to-promote-scholarly-engagement/ In this paper we describe our experience of implementing mediabased discussion in an online course to promote scholarly engagement, and to demonstrate the use of VoiceThread (2014), proprietary software for implementing media-based discussion https://voicethread.com/research/an-attempt-to-foster-and-enhance-students-speaking-skills-by-using-voicethread-videos-within-a-flipped-lesson-plan/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/an-attempt-to-foster-and-enhance-students-speaking-skills-by-using-voicethread-videos-within-a-flipped-lesson-plan/ My testimony presents a description of an in-class flip lesson plan that uses VoiceThread videos, and which was applied in two different courses of the Academic English Program at the University of Los Andes. First, I provide a general overview of the teaching context. Next, I describe the pre- and in-class activities. Then I present my insights and perceptions about the teaching interaction dynamics and learning culture, which shifted from teacher-centered to student-centered and thus generated a radical change in my students’ attitude and behavior. https://voicethread.com/research/advancing-english-language-learners-speaking-skills-using-voicethread-in-mobile-learning-for-russian-tertiary-context/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/advancing-english-language-learners-speaking-skills-using-voicethread-in-mobile-learning-for-russian-tertiary-context/ This research examines the effectiveness of using the VoiceThread (VT) application (both web and mobile-based) for the development of oral English skills of Russian university students. The study involved 44 full-time bachelor students in non-linguistic departments. The results were evaluated by online questionnaire using SurveyMonkey. The survey indicated that the majority of students agreed that mobile VoiceThread developed their oral language skills (M = 4.75) and they enjoyed using it for language learning (M = 4. https://voicethread.com/research/a-preliminary-study-the-use-of-voicethread-in-online-business-courses/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/research/a-preliminary-study-the-use-of-voicethread-in-online-business-courses/ This study explored the use of a web-based tool, VoiceThread, as it relates to enhancing active learning and learner engagement in two online business courses. VoiceThread was integrated into various learner-centered activities supporting learner-learner, learner-content and learner-instructor interactions as part of an online course improvement process. As a result, using VoiceThread in two asynchronous courses created an online learning community, and promoted active learning and learner engagement in both courses.