September & October VoiceThread Workshops
VoiceThread Advanced Skills
September 12 at 7:00pm ET – Register here
In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via the Media Sources, change language displays, adjust playback settings, and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on.
VoiceThread Mobile
September 19 at 7:00pm 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.
VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
September 26 at 7:00pm ET – Register here
Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action, and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons.
Humanizing Online Learning with VoiceThread
October 3 at 7:00pm ET – Register here
Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many courses based on discussion boards, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish that social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve student satisfaction and learning.
Using VoiceThread for Assessments
October 10 at 7:00pm 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.
About the Workshops
These workshops are completely free and are led by our instructional designer George Haines. George will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread.