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  • VoiceThread: Asynchronous Presentation and...

    VoiceThread: Asynchronous Presentation and Engagement Tool
    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 to comments 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

    Friday, October 1, 1:00-2:00pm
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2199

     

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