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    VoiceThread: Video Discussion Board and Engagement Tool
    January 25, 1:00-2:00 
    Online
    Presenter: Jordan Vinikoor, CETL – EdTech                    

    VoiceThread is a powerful HuskyCT integrated tool for transforming media into an asynchronous conversation space. Both instructors and students can create media projects in a slide-show style format, record commentary (voice, webcam or text), and share with others for commenting or discussion.
    Possible Uses
    • Record creative & engaging multimedia presentations
    • Post video content enabling learners to directly comment/ask questions
    • Stimulate audio/video interaction as a Discussion Board alternative
    • Create video content viewing assignments that require student commenting
    • Allows learners to explain research, demonstrate understanding, & tell their stories
    • Allows learners to build a digital portfolio of shareable artifacts
    • Allows learners to collaborate on group projects 

    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2985

     

     

    For more information, contact: Educational Technologies at Edtech@uconn.edu