Voicethread

     Have you ever been told of a new piece of technology and automatically think, "oh boy,this is going to be complicated?" Well, if you have, you are not alone. I am the world's worst about being skeptical of new software or technologies. However, after using Voicethread, I am no longer worried about using this valuable tool.

     The initial account set up was a smooth and seamless transaction. I  was able to navigate the website with ease. From watching the tutorials to actually posting a thread, the whole experience was smooth, easy, and actually fun. The website is very user-friendly and will prove to be very helpful in a classroom setting.

     I can think of numerous ways I can use this technology in my classroom. One specific example comes to mind. If I ever need to have some planned time away from school, I can create several voicethreads to go along with powerpoints. These voicethreads and powerpoints can be utilized by the substitute teacher, making my students feel I am in the classroom with them.

     As I said earlier, I did not encounter any problems using this technology. I do not foresee any dangers or repercussions from using such a tool. I would definitely recommend voicethread to anyone
involved in a teaching-type environment.