Digital Storytelling with VoiceThread

In the past I have mentioned that I use VoiceThread with my classes for digital storytelling. VoiceThread is a web-based service that allows you to upload images (a PowerPoint, photos, documents, or even video) to create a presentation. What makes VoiceThread different is that you can then comment on each slide, creating a narration or [...]

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This past Friday the town I live in celebrated an unusual event – Andover Day. This was not because of any particular historic event, but rather a celebration of our zip code. January 8, 2010 written in the American style is 01/8/10.  When I mentioned this to my students – in another town – they [...]

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Welcome back to work, Mama

I’ve been back at school for over a week. We started off with teachers’ meetings and our students returned last Wednesday. My students have already taken their first quiz. This also means that my 2 daughters have gone back to daycare and school. On Thursday, my 5 year old started kindergarten; next week my 3 [...]

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