Mrs.+Matarazzo's+Poetry+Slam

=**I think I finally have it. Wednesday, 03/19/2008 9:00 pm**=


 * Read the directions very carefully!!!**


 * 1) **Go to http://thms.ed.voicethread.com and Register:**
 * 2) **Use your first name and last initial (no last names please).**
 * 3) **You must use your school email: username@uniondaleschools.org (this is what links you to our VoiceThread)**
 * 4) **Use your school password: school network password (usually 6-7 letters and numbers)**
 * 5) **(It will be almost like logging into the computer except that you will use your email address instead of just your username)**
 * 6) **Access your pictures here (http://picasaweb.google.com/THMSLMC/MrsMatarazzoSPoetryProjectPictures)**

I know you may have to do this from school since you may not have a microphone at home. However, lots of computers have built in microphones so experiment.
 * I am sorry to report that any work you have done was deleted as we tried to figure out why we had so much trouble logging in. So, those of you who read will have to read again.

If your poem is not posted and you sent it to Mrs. Matarazzo and/or me then go to your email at http://thms.uniondaleschools.org and check in your sent mail. Or email me and if I am able to I will post it for you.

If you are going to comment on someone's VoiceThread please be specific. Don't just say, "great job" or "I liked your poem" without saying what you liked or why you liked it.

If you have questions, please email me (aritter@uniondaleschools.org) and I will try to help you.

Finally, thank you for your patience. Sometimes technology doesn't work exactly as planned but I have learned that if you stick to it you will figure it out.

Enjoy your Easter vacation.

Mrs. Ritter

media type="custom" key="606093" You will be creating a VoiceThread to publish your Poetry Slam for all the world to enjoy.**

http://www.famecast.com/backstage/artist.php?artist_id=5068
 * The Chameleon**

**My Money's Acting Funny** http://www.famecast.com/backstage/artist.php?artist_id=3601

Preparing Your VoiceThread
Create a VoiceThread http://thms.ed.voicethread.com/ Use only your first name and last initial. You must use our school's email address (we've linked our VoiceThread to your school email which is your username@uniondaleschools.org and use turtle as your password. When it asks you to upload your photo select the photo you saved in your MyPictures folder. Find your poem, you must have emailed it to me using PowerPoint (if you haven't done this please do it ASAP). Read your poem into the computer (we will give you a microphone). One you have finished recording your poem you are free to explore your classmates work. Post only comments that lift people up. Anyone can tear down...let's not go there.
 * 1) ====Click on the Picasa Photo SlideShow below and then click view album. Find the picture of you that you like and right click and "save picture as" in your MyPictures folder located in your MyDocuments folder.====

If you have questions, concerns or issues please email me: aritter@uniondaleschools.org.

Mrs. Ritter