VoiceTread (http://www.voicethread.com) is like all other blogging tools, except that it makes it far easier to post and respond with audio. The blogger posts text, a picture, or video and then records the post. Others can then post responses using their computer microphones. Other options for posting (including via phone) are available, but I have had the best luck with simply using audio posts and responses.
The usual caveats about using care when exposing children (especially those under 13 years) to these sites apply here and the usual note that the site may be be blocked by school Internet filters applies as well. VoiceThread is worth exploring, however, as it will engage students in a way that traditional blogging may not.
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