I had no idea such a useful tool existed! Voicethread is like a combination of youtube (video), flickr (images), facebook (networking), MSN chat, skype and webcams! To be able to look at an image, document or video and discuss it via audio or webcam, in addition to actually doodling on the image creates so many opportunities. I could see its possibilities after playing around with the site, uploading images and watching it at work. It would be especially useful for distance learners, visual art and music students who could then participate in real time discussions, focussing on specific aspects. I also like the account settings that can create specialised spaces for groups such as school or university students.The screenshot above (Courtesy of the University of Carolina) demonstrates how Voicethread could be used in a university setting. Although initially I thought the tool seemed gimmicky, Voicethread is in some ways the future of collaboration.
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