Student Activity
App: Voice Thread
Objective:
I can answer use the Voice Tread app to create an audio book.
Standards: ELA for Reading: Informational Text and Writing
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.2
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5
With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.6
With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
Sample Activity
This is a link to a Voice Thread created with a group of PreK students.
https://voicethread.com/?#q.b2829270.i0.k0
How to use Voice Thread
1. The home screen for the app has a drop down menu in
the top left corner. The bottom of the screen has 4 tabs:
Create, Home, Activity and Account.
2. Students will choose the Create (pencil) tab.
3. To begin creating a new Voice Thread, press the
green circle with the plus sign (+).
4. The next screen will ask if you want to upload a picture(s)
from your library or your camera.
5. Once your pictures have been uploaded, a voice bubble with
a plus sign and the word comment will appear.
6. Press the comment button to add a text, voice or video
to the picture.
7. If you select voice, a 4,3,2,1 countdown will appear. Press the red
record button when you are done. If you are happy with your recording
press save and slide picture to the left to work on the next picture.
8. To complete the Voice Thread and add it to your account, press the
X in the top left corner. The video will appear to preview or share.
9. Return to your Home screen to view your new and old Voice Treads!
Adapted From: Amy Ard’s example