Old+Create+MathCast

=Create MathCast: Original Directions =

First Time Tasks:

 * 1) Sign in to or Sign up for a VoiceThread account if you don't already have one. Go to VoiceThread
 * 2) Upgrade to a VT Educator account. The upgrade will allow you to create 50 VoiceThreads instead of the standard 3.

Preparation:
>> ===Get directions for either platform: Take a screenshot===
 * a digital copy of the math problem you will be solving. Try @http://www.isbe.state.il.us/assessment/htmls/sample_books.htm if you don't have access to EveryDay Math digital materials. Ues 2011 ISAT Sample Books
 * to know how to take a screenshot.
 * Windows 7 - Use the **snipping too**
 * Mac - Use the key commands **control + shift + 4**

Step 1: Upload the image of the math problem you are using.
> >
 * 1) From the VoiceThread home page, choose **Create**
 * 1) A new screen will appear. Click **Upload**, then choose **My computer.** Browse to find the image of the math problem and upload it.
 * [[image:upload.jpg width="233" height="201"]] || [[image:arrow.jpg width="97" height="47" align="left"]] || [[image:upload_a.jpg width="172" height="200"]] ||

Step 2: Record your voice to explain how to solve the problem.

 * 1) After you have uploaded the math problem, click on **#2 Comment**.
 * 2) Check to make sure your photo or avatar appears in the small box at the bottom of the screen. (See illustration)
 * 3) Click **Comment**, then click **Record**.
 * 4) A message may appear asking for permission for VoiceThread to connect to your computer. Choose **Allow.**
 * 5) The screen will prompt you to record. At this time, a palette will appear. This is your pen tool. Use it to explain as you go.
 * 6) When you are done recording, choose **stop recording** and wait for your recording to play back. You can cancel it and try again, or you can save it.
 * [[image:comment.JPG width="369" height="175"]] || [[image:arrow.jpg width="92" height="34"]] || [[image:comment_a.jpg width="210" height="182"]] || [[image:arrow.jpg width="92" height="34"]] || [[image:comment_b.jpg]] ||


 * [[image:comment_c.jpg]] || [[image:arrow.jpg width="92" height="34"]] || [[image:comment_d.jpg]] ||

Step 3: Prepare your MathCast for Publishing

 * 1) In the upper left-hand corner, click **Menu > Edit**
 * 2) A new screen will appear. From the bottom of the page, choose **Publishing Options,** then choose the options pictured below and click **Save.**


 * [[image:menu.jpg width="246" height="272"]] || [[image:publish_menu.JPG width="416" height="39"]] || [[image:publish.jpg width="240" height="244"]] ||  ||

Step 4: Copy the Embed Code and Submit the VoiceThread for Publishing
In this step you will copy the embed code then paste it into the form to submit your VoiceThread.
 * 1) Click on the word **Embed**. You can find it in two places, pictured below.
 * [[image:menu2.jpg]] || [[image:embed2.jpg width="247" height="295"]] ||
 * **from the main page** || **from the edit menu** ||

2. A new screen will appear with the **embed code**. Click inside the box and copy it.