VoiceThread WorkShops
Are you looking to add to your professional development portfolio? Want to learn more about using VoiceThread to enhance your classes? Join us next month for our free workshops!
About the Workshops
These workshops are completely free. Each session is led by George Haines, an instructional designer and former educator. George will share his VoiceThread expertise and passion for creating interactive learning experiences.
Basics 1 – Upload, Comment, and Share
May 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm ET – Register here
In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members.
VoiceThread for Flipped, Blended, and Hybrid Classes
May 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm ET – Register here
Learn how to use VoiceThread to design engaging, student-centered, “flipped,” blended, or hybrid course content that encourages students to think.
Using VoiceThread for Assessments
May 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm ET – Register here
Are you looking for new ways to assess your student work? If you use written exams and quizzes, this workshop can show you alternative ways to evaluate student learning using VoiceThread. We will discuss strategies for improving student presentations, using comment moderation, and designing portfolios that can replace written exams.
Teaching Languages with VoiceThread
May 25, 2016 at 7:00 pm ET – Register here
In this interactive session, we will exchange ideas about creating learning experiences around reading and writing skills in any language. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students.
VoiceThread Mobile
June 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm ET – Register here
Online course design has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Over 80% of students now use smartphones and tablets for academic work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design lessons with mobile learners in mind. We will explore the differences between VoiceThread’s mobile app and the traditional browser version, and participate in hands-on activities.
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