
VoiceThread for Orienting EdTech - Review and consider possibilities
Last updated on 20/11/2020
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Description
This guide provides context and support for using VoiceThread as a vehicle for orienting student cohorts or ‘getting to know each other’ use cases.
VoiceThread is a tool for enhancing communication and engagement with content and each other.
Overview
The true power of VoiceThread in this context is the ability to create a ‘sense of belonging and engagement’ for students and to instill a supportive ‘presence’ within the Course/Instructor context.
VTs can also be used to measure engagement in the first few weeks as a great way to 'get to know each other and the Learning context'. Creating a low-risk Ice-breaker VT is also a great way to introduce VT to students.>Strategies include:
- Create a 'Get to know each other' VT
- Create an engaged Course O/V VT and ask students to comment
- Create a supportive space, the Course Q&A VT
Considerations
You will find that if you give students the option to comment in voice, video, or text, most will choose text. Keep in mind that students will be nervous — so leaving friendly feedback levels the playing field and helps creates a supportive environment for all learners (setting the tone).
The application of VoiceThread to your practice may align with the following:
Academic Plan 2017-2021 - Personalised & Active Learning
GLTC Framework - 'Optimising technologies to support learning'
Enabling Technology
Important - Always access your VT links via L@G to avoid user-account conflict.
You and your Students will need access to the following equipment:
- Laptop, phone or device with camera and microphone
- PC with USB microphone or camera
Implement
Setting up for a VT Orienting Use-case
Basic set-up via Learning@Griffith and guides can be found on ExLNT (Explore Learning and Teaching) VoiceThread Overview and Guides.
Can I measure engagement without giving Marks?
Yes. Click the VT assignment you created for students in your Learning@Griffith Course, you will see who has submitted and can remind students from the VT interface.
In this use-case, you are asking students to submit a 'submit a comment' type Assignment.
VoiceThread allows you to search for comments, and to identify the duration of a VoiceThread (if you have outlined a limit in your Assignment criteria).
Other VT Use-cases can be found by searching VoiceThread or selecting 'Related Entries'.
Griffith Graduate Attributes
The use of VoiceThread may assist the attainment of the following Griffith Graduate Attributes:
- Effecitve communicators and collaborators
- Innovative, created and entrepreneurial
Support Resources
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Using VoiceThread to Build Student Engagement
Faculty Focus Guide by John Orlando, PhD
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VoiceThread (Fact sheet). Getting Started with the VLE Tools and the Course Design Standards.
Fact sheet
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VoiceThread (Module). Getting Started with the VLE Tools and the Course Design Standards.
Module
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Licence
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Preferred Citation
VoiceThread for Orienting. Retrieved from https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/exlnt/entry/7248/view
(2020).