Week 9 and Voicethread

Voicethread is a great interactive tool.  I can use different types of media to create a slideshow which can  involve the audience in more ways.  I enjoy reading however, I believe some people find reading information tedious and maybe boring!  With Voicethread of course I can become more creative with my presentations and create a dialogue between myself and my viewers.  This is a great tool because when dialogue is created between participants people learn more by sharing personal experiences.  Hearing a voice also helps in understanding the context and emotion of the speaker and  less likely to have a misunderstanding with communication.  This last comment is based my own personal experiences with online learning. 

In week 9 more discussion focused on digital rights and responsibilities.  Ribble and Bailey (2007) describe digital rights and responsibilities as "the privileges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users and the behavioural expectations that come with them (p.29).  One of the big take away of week 9 for me is to  respond respectfully online and not react emotionally as words only can sometimes be misinterpreted. I also found the information shared in the cyberbullying toolkit "Standing up, not standing by" an excellent resource for elementary/high school teachers and will share this link with family and friends.

"the beach" Hamilton, C (cc) 2008

 When I first began online coursework this was my biggest complaint; I couldn't see who I was talking to and couldn't interpret their voice or body language.  However with time I think I have become more savvy in my interpretation of the written word.  However images do speak to me as I can look at the photo I've uploaded and see people enjoying the beach, the water and a warm day!

One of the questions asked this week is will I use Voicethread for academic work.  I believe I will use this tool and add it to my PLE.


The following is an interesting article about interviewing skills for students.  Blogger Leigh Ann White says interviewing is a great form of experiential learning.  She says students who develop good interviewing skills helps them in two ways; to learn how to ask questions and how to answer questions well.  Good interviewing skills may help you land your next job!

Christine

 Bailey, G. Ribble, M. (2007).  Digitial Citizenship in Schools.  Eugene, OR:  ISTE
Cyberbullying Toolkit Standing up not Standing by.  retrieved from Common Sense.org/cyberbullying-toolkit