VoiceThread is an incredible tool for assessment purposes in the ASL classroom. I learned about this tool as a student in the ACIPP program as we used it to improve our interpreting skills. Students can record themselves on a web cam and it is archived online. The great thing about this tool is that both you as a teacher and other classmates can be given access to this video. With access you can watch the video, pause it and give feedback at specific points. This feedback can be written, voiced, or signed. These avenues for feedback offer great flexibility especially when you want to clarify how something should be signed, or when you are working with novice signers who would be more comfortable giving feedback in their native language.
This is also a great tool for you to post your own videos that students can watch online and leave specific comments or questions at specific locations in the video. This eliminates the need for the student to retain their question or confusion until they have class with you again; they can address it immediately in a relevant manner.
One drawback for this tool is that you must have an account, and that costs some money... although not excessive.
Please mention any other suggestions you have for using this tool in your ASL classroom.
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