Have you heard about VoiceThread? It’s an easy-to-use collaborative tool with some truly exciting possibilities for use in both online and face-to-face classrooms.
You can learn more about it from one of the most respected voices in learning technology during this seminar.
John Orlando, Ph.D., is currently program director for two of Norwich University’s online master’s programs. In addition, he’s a consultant, course developer, lecturer and veteran of more than a decade in education technology.
In How to Engage Students with Interactive Online Lectures, Dr. Orlando will explore how VoiceThread brings an unprecedented level of student involvement and collaboration to online learning.
At its core, VoiceThread is a tool for combining lecture with discussion in rich ways, using an interaction structure roughly similar to social media. It allows faculty to create presentations based on slideshows, video, text and/or other media, to which students can respond, comment and append things (using the same variety of media) for sharing with both the instructor and fellow students.
In his 75-minute CD, Dr. Orlando reviews:
•The innovative ways VoiceThread facilitates participation.
•The wealth of feedback tools VoiceThread supports – video, text, phone, “doodling” and more.
•How VoiceThread builds a strong sense of community among students and faculty.
•How students can use VoiceThread to actively help build and support lecture content.
•How to set up and deliver in-class polls using smartphones.
•How student contributions can be used as legacies, passing their learning on for future classes to build on.
•How related technologies, including Video Ant and Windows Movie Maker, can further enhance the students’ learning experiences.
•And much more.
Whatever your discipline, you’ll leave the presentation brimming with ideas and excited by the possibilities of bringing VoiceThread to your classroom.
It only costs a little to learn a lot
Magna seminars are famously good values, and this one is no exception. The price is a modest $259 – far less than it would cost to attend an off-campus presentation. Even better news for your budget – you can invite colleagues to share in the seminar at absolutely no extra cost. Just project the CD in a lecture hall, conference room or other facility that will accommodate your group.
Who will benefit
•Faculty members
•Department chairs
•Instructional technologists
•Adjunct instructors
•Distance learning staff
If you’re interested in discovering new ways to create a deep, hands-on learning experience for your students (and a rewarding teaching experience for yourself), don’t miss this chance to learn about the possibilities of VoiceThread. Purchase this seminar today!
Now includes a Discussion Guide for Facilitators
Participating in a Magna Online Seminar as a team can help leverage unique insights, foster collaboration, and build momentum for change. Each seminar now includes a Discussion Guide for Facilitators which provides step-by-step instructions for generating productive discussions and thoughtful reflection. You’ll also get guidelines for continuing the conversation after the event, implementing the strategies discussed, and creating a feedback loop for sharing best practices and challenges.
Description Price
Seminar CD only $259
Seminar CD w/ Campus Access License $459
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