I decided to try using Voicethread for a second way to tell a story. I liked how this site let you have a choice of where you wanted to upload your pictures from. It was an easy site to use, but I found it didn't have a lot of options in terms of transitions, timing, background music (there was no option on having that) and text. Voicethread would be a great device to used in an Elementary level class where all you want is to show a basic story using voice and pictures. I think the limited transitions, effects, etc. would make this less appealing to an older audience.
I think Voicethread was an alright way to communicate the story that I told, but I believe there are better ways out there. When comparing this tool with Animoto I think that Voicethread better projected the story I was telling. The use of narration rather than fancy effects and high paced music made it more of a personal endeavor rather than a commercial selling my trip. Both are great in their own ways.
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Nice story Amber.
ReplyDeleteSo did you go there seeing if you wanted to attend school there or just to check out the school in general??
I agree Amber, I like this video much better because of the element of narration. The lack of music almost made it seem more nostalgic than the Animoto video with it's fast-paced music.
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I agree, after seeing both videos, this one had a better narrative, I felt more engaged and intersted in the story. The Animoto one gave it excitement but the narrrative wasn't there.
ReplyDelete"We made some new friends." Haha, that was cute.
Yes Dionne, I went there to check it out, but I guess I knew deep down I would never end up there. I was just confirming that in my mind :) I used to dream of being a fashion designer and my friend, who was going to check out the culinary program, knew that and knew I had looked into the school and asked if I wanted to come with her. I am glad I went because I can say for sure that I have no regrets in the desicions I made!
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about voicethread is that it allows you to take a movie you made with say movie maker where you can add music, transitions etc and you load it onto voicethread. Then it is very simple to use on your blog. I use it often on my blog cekidlights.blogspot.com I teach Kindergarten and use it to teach my parents the strategies we use in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle, I didn't know you could do that! I will have to check out your blog sometime.
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