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Vietnam War Voice Threads

[|Thread 1] The first voice thread I looked at had over 20 slides of basic detail. It gives accurate timeline of the overview of the Vietnam War. I especially like the parts about the presidents over that time period. It portrays how long the U.S. remained at war. There was not any student activity during the thread. It was completely narrated by one or two teachers giving very basic facts about the war. For an overview it is great, but lacks details that may be could have added by students, making it a potential great activity for learning about specific events. There were questions on a couple slides that students who watched can research and add the details to the presented event.

[|Thread 2] Although this thread does provide a timeline or details of specific events, it connects the students to the Vietnam War emotionally and ideologically. The creator of this voice thread uses powerful images that contain symbolism. She frequently ask questions about what the people in the picture are thinking, what reasons are behind the shown action and more. She is putting the students in the shoes of the soldiers. On the voice thread there is not any student activity. To me, the students would have to write their answers down and discuss them in class. I like this style of teaching because if you can connect the students this way, the easier it is on them to remember. The best way to remember events is too live through it, this is the second best thing to accomplish that goal.

[|Thread 3] This voice thread was about the student protesting of the Vietnam War. All it is one famous iconic picture of students protesting and students are asked the define the picture and give their thoughts. There was plenty of student activity in this thread, much of it having to do with peace. There were a couple of comments that pointed out features in the picture that I did not notice at first glance. I believe this is a great method because it gives students the ability to voice their opinions just as the protestors did.