Introducing Me (Digitally)

 In social studies methods we had to introduce ourselves digitally to the class. I chose to use the program VoiceThread. I was familiar with VoiceThread for science methods but I found it difficult to use. After re-exploring the program I found out it is actually very simple to use. In my digital me I asked the class a series of questions.  I gave the class three choices. If they thought the answer was the first choice, they were to hold up one finger. If they thought it was the second choice they were to hold up two fingers, and if they thought it was the third choice they were too hold up three fingers. To use VoiceThread I uploaded a powerpoint and then recorded over it. So if you were to log on to VoiceThread you would click the plus button at the bottom and there would be options to record yourself, record your voice, and type a message. I was able to demonstrate how to use the features of VoiceThread to my class. VoiceThread can be used by students and teachers in and out of the classroom. I think a cool feature of VoiceThread would be if a teacher was absent he/she can record themselves teaching a lesson. Students can use VoiceThread to make their powerpoints more tech savvy. The best part about this program is that you can comment on other people's VoiceThread's. You can again record yourself, your voice, or type out a message. What I learned from everyone presenting was that everyone's true colors and personalities came out. No one was presenting like a robot. There were lots of laughs and jokes. I also got a review lesson and was more aware not to say "guys" while teaching. I also was more confident presenting because I felt more comfortable and realized that public speaking now comes very easily to me now. Even though I have taken one of Dr. Smirnova's classes before I learned some new technology programs that I will even consider using outside of teaching.