Instructions

 

For VoiceThread Assignment 4, you will initiate your own VoiceThread discussion. You will locate a real-life example of 1 of the models of integration and post it for your colleagues to view/read. Describe what model your chosen example represents and why. The example can be a journal/magazine article, news story, blog, sermon, lecture, editorial, song, etc. If your example is a video, keep the video somewhat brief (or direct your colleagues to a certain point in the video to watch).

 

 

Note: Although not in the traditional classroom setting, you are in a professional, academic environment. Attire, language, and the content of the discussion must be kept within the Student Expectations and the Liberty Way .

 

VoiceThread Assignment Tips

 

Threads

 

In posting your thread, consider the following tips from Bill Ferrell . (Note that these excerpts refer to threads as strands.)

 

To be an active VoiceThreader, start by carefully working your way through a presentation. While viewing pictures and listening to the comments that have been added by other users, you should:

  Gather Facts: Jot down things that are interesting and new to you. Make Connections: Relate and compare things you are viewing and hearing to things that you already know. Ask Questions: What about the comments and presentation is confusing to you? What don’t you understand?  How will you find the answer? Remember that there will ALWAYS be questions in an active thinker’s mind. Give Opinions : Make judgments about what you are viewing and hearing. Do you agree? Do you disagree? Like? Dislike? Do you support or oppose anything that you have heard or seen? Why?

 

Use the following sentence starters to shape your thoughts and comments while viewing or participating in VoiceThread presentations. Comments based on these kinds of statements make VoiceThreads interactive and engaging.

  This reminds me of… This is similar to… I wonder… I realized… I noticed… You can relate this to… I’d like to know… I’m surprised that… If I were ________, I would ______________ If __________ then ___________ Although it seems… I’m not sure that…

 

While commenting, try to respond directly to other viewers. Begin by quoting some part of the comment that you are responding to to help other listeners know what it is that has caught your attention. Then, explain your own thinking in a few short sentences. Elaboration is important when you are trying to make a point. Finally, finish your comment with a question that other listeners can reply to. Questions help to keep digital conversations going.

VoiceThread Assignments Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Points Earned

Exemplary

Developing

Beginner

No Credit Thread – Originality

  6 to 6 points

Thread is in the student’s own words and contributes unique viewpoints or ideas. 4 to 5 points

Thread is in the student’s own words and contributes mostly unique viewpoints or ideas. 1 to 3 points

Thread demonstrates repetition of ideas contributed in previous comments. 0 points

Thread demonstrates evidence of plagiarism.

 

Thread – Comprehension 6 to 6 points

Thread demonstrates an understanding of the related concepts and ideas and may demonstrate an effort to build on previous students’ comments left on the slide. 4 to 5 points

Thread demonstrates an attempt to understand the related concepts and ideas. 1 to 3 points

Thread demonstrates little to no understanding of the related concepts and ideas. 0 points

Thread demonstrates evidence of plagiarism.

 

Thread – Clarity 6 to 6 points

Thread is exceptionally clear and understandable. 4 to 5 points

Thread is mostly clear and understandable. 1 to 3 points

Thread is not clear or understandable. 0 points

Thread demonstrates evidence of plagiarism.

 

Reply – Originality 4 to 4 points

Reply is in the student’s own words and contributes unique viewpoints or ideas. 2 to 3 points

Reply is in the student’s own words and contributes mostly unique viewpoints or ideas. 1 point

Reply demonstrates repetition of ideas contributed in other comments. 0 points

Reply demonstrates evidence of plagiarism.

 

Reply – Comprehension 4 to 4 points

Reply demonstrates an understanding of the related concepts and ideas and may demonstrate an effort to build on previous students’ comments left on the slide. 2 to 3 points

Reply demonstrates an attempt to understand the related concepts and ideas. 1 point

Reply demonstrates little to no understanding of the related concepts and ideas. 0 points

Reply demonstrates evidence of plagiarism.

 

Reply – Clarity 4 to 4 points

Reply is exceptionally clear and understandable. 2 to 3 points

Reply is mostly clear and understandable. 1 point

Reply is not clear or understandable. 0 points

Reply demonstrates evidence of plagiarism.

 

Total

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Instructor’s Comments:

 

 

 

 

WHEN YOU FINISH THE DISCUSSION I NEED THAT YOU DO A VOICE RECORD