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=Bringing Reading Groups to Digital Learners: Using Voice Thread in Elementary Classrooms=

=//We are entering an age where students are more engaged by doing, rather than just listening. One way we can capture their interest is by using technology. In a traditional subject, such as reading, technology is not always the first thing teachers think of using to engage learners. However, tools, such as Voice Thread, are free and readily available to help teachers enhance the learning experience of students. In this session, I hope to teach and inspire you to use this, and other tools, to bring reading and other subjects alive in your classroom!//=

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=References/Other Resources/More Information About Voice Thread:= [|www.voicethread.com]

Blog sponsored by Voice Thread that answers frequently asked question and announces new partnerships with VoiceThread. []
 * __VoiceThread Blog:__**

Wordle is a free program where students can brainstorm lists of words on a topic. While posting directly from Wordle to Voice Thread is not possible (yet), it can be a great tool for students to use both with creating a voice thread (brainstorming ideas, printing and uploading a digital picture, commenting and using the drawing tool), as well as a stand alone project! [|www.wordle.net]
 * __Wordle__**:

This is a great blog about integrating technology in the classroom, as well as putting in a plug for Voice Thread. It has some good ideas on how to use voice threads in the classroom, as well as continual updates on this and other Web 2.0 tools. []
 * __iLearn Technology blog:__**

This is another wiki space that is a great starting point to creating ideas on how to use Voice Thread in your classroom! It includes samples and descriptions. [|www.voicethread4education.wikispaces.com]
 * __VoiceThread4Education:__**

This is an article by the ALA about using Voice Thread, with links embedded in the article for more information. []
 * __Thinking Outside the Book: Responding to Literature with VoiceThread__**

__**7 Things You Should Know About Voice Thread:**__ Another great article with 7 reasons (and drawbacks) why you should use Voice Thread. []

This is a great tutorial on how to use Voice Thread for the first time, or if needed, a refresher course! []
 * __Voice Thread Workshop:__**

__**EdTech Talk**__ Educators, as well as Voice Thread developers, share their ways of using Voice Thread. @http://edtechtalk.com/taxonomy/term/1000

A great blog that focuses on great ways to use Voice Thread! []
 * __Voice Thread Resources and Ideas:__**

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