VoiceThread

Users can [|doodle] while commenting, use multiple [|identities] and pick which comments are shown through [|moderation]. VoiceThreads can even be [|embedded] on web sites and [|exported] to MP3 players or DVDs as archival movies. With VoiceThread, group conversations are collected and shared in one place from anywhere in the world. All with **no software to install**." (from VoiceThread website) // ||
 * Date |||| // 10-9-08 // || Rating ||  ê ê ê ê ê      (5 of 5 stars)  ||
 * Reviewer |||||||| // Jenny Conklin // ||
 * Web 2.0 tool name |||||| // VoiceThread // ||
 * Web address |||||| // http://voicethread.com/ // ||
 * Description of tool |||||| // "A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds [|images, documents, and videos] and allows people to leave [|comments in 5 ways] - using voice (with a mic or phone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). [|Share] a VoiceThread with friends, students, and colleagues for them to record comments too.
 * Cost |||||| [[image:voice.jpg align="center"]] ||


 * ** Ease of use ** ||
 * Ease of navigation ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // Very easy to navigate because the site is simply organized with not an overwhelming amount of information on any given page.

The buttons and features are very user-friendly and provide an intuitive navigation of the site. // || || //
 * Accessibility of help ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // There is a help FAQ, Forum and on-line Tutorial. The help pages provide written and visual directions that are easy to follow and understand. // ||
 * Quality of help ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // excellent // ||
 * On-line tutorials |||| Yes || The on-line tutorials are in a voicethread presentation style and provide screen shots and audio.
 * ** Compatibility ** ||
 * Export capabilities ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // You can share the file with friends in VoiceThread, by email or by embedding.

// You can export VoiceThread presentation to a variety of on-line sites: // ||
 * Embedding capabilities ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // see above pic. // ||
 * Compatible with these programs |||| // See above pic. // ||
 * Advanced Features |||| // You can also save your file as a movie by saving and exporting it. There is a fee however associated with this feature. For educators you can purchase 10 credits (10 movie downloads) for just $10.00. // ||
 * ** Customization ** ||
 * Ease of editing ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // In order to get started all you need is the material - such as a powerpoint or pdf or even a movie clip. You simply upload the presentation, and if it is a powerpoint it will show you all of the slides independently.

Video clips are shown as one unit. You can then select the slide/unit and edit it by adding video, audio, you can even draw on each slide using the pen.

Then you can share your presentation and others can add comments via video, text, or audio. You can allow comments automatically or moderate them. // || // (public, private) // ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // You can make it public or private, or only viewable to other VoiceThread members. If you want you can choose to moderate comments made on each slide and have email notifications sent to you when comments are made. // ||
 * Ability to personalize ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // see above. // ||
 * ** Credibility ** ||
 * Quality of resources ||||  ê ê ê ê     || // good // ||
 * Citation & sources |||| || // na // ||
 * Endorsements ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // There is a page on the website that documents all of the press the site has received. http://voicethread.com/press/ // ||
 * ** Safety ** ||
 * User registration ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // Must register with a username, password and provide detailed information about your workplace, etc. There is an educators registration that gives you discounts on paid services, but you have to apply and pay a small fee. // ||
 * Website access
 * Advertisements ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // no // ||
 * External Links ||||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // no // ||


 * ** Comparable Tools ** ||
 * PowerPoint ||  ê ê ê    || // Information goes here // ||
 * SlideShare ||  ê ê ê ê ê      || // Information goes here // ||