Technology Integration Experience (TIE) Thoughts

 Voice Thread is the new tool for teaching students. Showing lesson plans or student's work through the use of technology is the best way a teacher can successfully get his/her students' attention and involvement. Students can easily access their classmate's work and comment on it by verbally leaving a message or by typing out a message. Not only does the class get involved, but the community as well because the Voice Thread can be posted and available for comment by parents, churches, and other schools around the globe. After looking at several Voice Thread examples done by teachers and preservice teachers, I found a couple that interested me. One had her Kindergarten students write a phrase and draw a picture of what they are thankful for. Then she had the students read and comment on what they drew. Another separated her students into 3 groups; each having their own questions to answer in the Voice Thread either by using their voice or through texting. This project was on bodies of water. I really think that I will enjoy incorporating Voice Thread in my classroom.