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  • 10/12 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 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

    Wednesday, October 12, 1:00-2:00
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2658

     

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