https://voicethread.com/share/4443135/
Article Reflection:
Reflection of, “ Evaluating
pedagogical affordances of media sharing Web 2.0 technologies: A case study.”
Being familiar with the Voice-Thread
web 2.0 tool, I thought that it was a simple tool that you can record your
voice to and add some pictures for effect. But I was wrong! This case study
really opened my eyes about what can be done with this simple, free web 2.0
tool. The article shares the technical features of the Voice-Thread, as well as
the learning designs through the DiAL-e framework. As a teacher, one can
introduce topics to students, have students record their own findings/data
within a project or field of study, and even use it as a story telling tool.
This is a great tool to use in the classroom to benefit all students and to
include Bloom’s Taxonomy of higher order thinking.
Before this week’s assignment, I can
honestly say that I have not heard of the term “affordances” before. However,
the article made it clear to me what affordances are and what the outcomes are
for particular features when using this technology or particular learning
designs (in this case, the DiAL-E).
For a very simple tool, Voice-Thread
can brings a lot to the table! It is a great way to incorporate many of Howard
Garner’s Multiple Intelligences for all kinds of students to learn to their
full potential while all students use the same tool. I am definitely going to
use this tool in the near future to not only benefit myself, but the students
as well both inside and outside of the classroom.
Great point about how Voice Thread engages students on multiple learning styles.
ReplyDeleteIt can be a very powerful tool to engage students' discussion on topics under study. "Affordances" is a learning theory. It can be applied across the use of technologies and disciplines! Glad you found the article helpful! :D
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