VoiceThread: Media Presentation Tool and Interactive Discussion Space(CTE790)
Part of Educational Technologies Week
Date: Wednesday,March 14, 11:00-12:00 pm
Location: EV1 241
Instructor panel: Kristina Llewellyn (Social Development Studies), Kanstantsin Tsedryk (French Studies), and Daniel Bratton (Culture and Language Studies)
Academic Support Panel: Kyle Scholz (CTE), Melanie Misanchuk (CEL), and Gillian Dabrowski (moderator, CEL)
Workshop description
VoiceThread describes itself as “a media presentation tool with a built-in interactive discussion space.” This discussion space utilizes text, voice, and video capability with the potential to increase both student and instructor presence online. Come to this session to learn about how VoiceThread was used at the University of Waterloo in both online and on-campus courses this past year. You will hear directly from the instructors that used the tool, how they used it, and their results.
Learning outcomes:
After the session, participants will be able to:
- understand how to use VoiceThread effectively
- assess how VoiceThread might fit into your teaching
Registration
- Open to faculty and staff.
- Registration is required.
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Accessibility
The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.