Rationale

My decision to choose this particular tool was prompted by a **casual conversation** with our Elementary Information Technology Consultant, Barb McLaughlin about "neat" online tools for teachers, of which Voice Thread was one of them. Intrigued with its concept, I wanted to know more, so through an **online search** of Voice Thread, I was immediately able to see how it could be **integrated into the K-12 classroom** across **all areas of the curriculum**.

Couple this with our department's recent workshop focus on **digital storytelling** using Photo Story, Voice Thread seemed like a natural extension of this, but with a much more collaborative twist.

Having been ranked as a **top learning tool for learning in 2009** by the [|Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies], Voice Thread seems to have a reputation for turning traditional collaboration up-side-down with its simplicity and creativity.

I chose to deliver this presentation in the form of a wiki to demonstrate the integration of online technologies while also highlighting the ability to embed Voice Thread creations within other online tools.

As such, this wiki will present a small glimpse of what Voice Thread is, how it relates to skills of the 21st century as well as my own conclusions about its usefulness in the K-12 environment.