Dr. Raelynne Hale: Using VoiceThread for Language Courses

When: December 10, 2024 12:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, Dr. Raelynne Hale from Kansas State University will showcase a variety of VoiceThreads from her language courses. Dr. Hale is an Assistant Professor and Spanish Language Program Co-coordinator. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced: Skills and Ideas

When: November 26, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

This training is designed for faculty members who have mastered all of the basic technical aspects of using VoiceThread, but would like to see some alternate pedagogical approaches. We will take a deep dive into some uses cases that demonstrate how to incorporate elements of storytelling and game-based learning into your VoiceThread activities. We will discuss playback settings like “one conversation” and timed comments, and we will have an open Q&A throughout the training. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing

When: November 5, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

This is a hands-on workshop. We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: October 22, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will create a VoiceThread. Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

VoiceThread Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: October 15, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review all of VoiceThread’s accessibility features, including: closed captioning, automatic alt-text, our screen-reader optimized interface and more. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: October 8 at 1:00pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: September 24 at 1:00pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: September 17 at 1:00pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: September 10 at 1:00pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Language Courses (Guest Presenter)

When: August 20, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, Dr. Raelynne Hale from Kansas State University will showcase a variety of VoiceThreads from her language courses. Dr. Hale is an Assistant Professor and Spanish Language Program Co-coordinator. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing

When: August 13, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

This is a hands-on workshop. We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: August 6, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will create a VoiceThread. Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful

When: July 30, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments. … Continued

New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful

When: July 16, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments. … Continued

Introduction to VoiceThread for K-12 Flip Users

When: July 9, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn the VoiceThread basics: how to create VoiceThread content, share it with students, and engage with them. We will showcase a variety of examples from actual K12 schools to help you get ideas. There will be an open Q&A throughout the workshop. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: June 25, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful

When: June 18, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: June 11, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful

When: June 4, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: May 28, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: May 21, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful

When: April 30, 2024 01:00 PM Eastern Time

In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: April 16, 2024 01:00 PM Eastern Time

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful

When: April 2, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing

When: March 19, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: March 12, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful

When: March 5, 2024 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: February 20, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: February 6, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: January 16, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: January 9, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: December 12, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, alt-text, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: November 14, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: November 7, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: October 31, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: October 24, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: September 12, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: September 7, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: August 22 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: August 15 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: August 8 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: August 1 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Humanizing Online Courses with VoiceThread

When: July 18, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time

This session with include co-presenter Curtis Izen, a college instructor and VoiceThread Certified Educator who has been teaching online for over 10 years. Curtis will discuss how he transitioned from text-based discussions to VoiceThread to improve student learning in his online courses. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: July 11, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time

This session with include co-presenter Araceli Trujillo, a language instructor who will showcase her VoiceThreads. Whether students are learning English or any other language, vocabulary, grammar and speaking are fundamental elements of any course. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: June 27, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread: Extending Your Practice

When: June 22 at 12:00pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about VoiceThread features to extend their teaching practice. You will see examples that illustrate a variety of ways that VoiceThread can elevate the asynchronous learning experience. Practical skills will be demonstrated with opportunities for the participant to explore VoiceThread and ask questions. … Continued

VoiceThread: Extending Your Practice

When: June 21 at 12:00pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about VoiceThread features to extend their teaching practice. You will see examples that illustrate a variety of ways that VoiceThread can elevate the asynchronous learning experience. Practical skills will be demonstrated with opportunities for the participant to explore VoiceThread and ask questions. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: June 20, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. In this workshop, we will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

VoiceThread: Getting Started 

When: June 15 at 12:00pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn more about the VoiceThread interface and how to get started. By the end of the session you will be able to create a basic VoiceThread by uploading media, commenting and sharing. This will be an informative step-by-step workshop with opportunities to try the techniques and ask questions. … Continued

VoiceThread: Getting Started 

When: June 14 at 12:00pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn more about the VoiceThread interface and how to get started. By the end of the session you will be able to create a basic VoiceThread by uploading media, commenting and sharing. This will be an informative step-by-step workshop with opportunities to try the techniques and ask questions. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: May 30, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: May 23, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: May 16, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings, and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: May 9, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, alt-text, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: April 25, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: April 18, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: April 11, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: March 28, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: March 21, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings, and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: March 14, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, alt-text, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: February 21, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: February 14, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: January 31, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: January 24, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: January 17, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: January 10, 2023 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: December 13, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings, and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: November 29, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, alt-text, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: November 22, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: November 15, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this interactive session, participants will exchange ideas about creating learning experiences with VoiceThread around improved reading and writing skills in any language. Whether students are learning English or any other language, vocabulary, grammar and speaking are fundamental elements of any course. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: November 8, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. In this workshop, we will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: October 25, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: October 18, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: October 11, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: October 4, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: September 27, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: September 13, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: September 6, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: August 30, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: August 23, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: August 16, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: August 2, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: July 19, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: July 12, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: June 28, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: June 21, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: June 14, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: June 7, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: May 31, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: May 17, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: May 10, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: April 26, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: April 19, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: April 12, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: April 5, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: March 29, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this interactive session, participants will exchange ideas about creating learning experiences with VoiceThread around improved reading and writing skills in any language. Whether students are learning English or any other language, vocabulary, grammar and speaking are fundamental elements of any course. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: March 22, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings, and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: March 15, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. In this workshop, we will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: March 8, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: March 1, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: February 22, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: February 15, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: February 8, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: January 18, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: January 11, 2022 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: December 14, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: November 30, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: November 23, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: November 16, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: November 9, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread for K12 Teachers

When: November 2, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, we will review the basic VoiceThread features and showcase a variety of different lessons and assessments specifically for teachers in the K-12 environment. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: October 26, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will review how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: October 19, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings, and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: October 5, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: September 28, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: September 21, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: September 14, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons, discussions, or assessments. This will be a hand-on workshop where you can follow along with the activities and add VoiceThreads into your course modules. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: August 31, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: August 24, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: August 17, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: August 10, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: July 27, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

New Assignment Features

When: July 20, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session will give a full tour of the New Assignment Builder. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: July 13, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: July 6, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this session will give a full tour of the New Assignment Builder. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: June 22, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: June 15, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will demonstrate how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal (for screen readers) to design accessible lessons. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: June 8, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: May 25, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: May 18, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: May 11, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: May 4, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: April 27, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: April 20, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: April 13, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: April 6, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: March 23, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: March 16, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: March 9, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: March 2, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: February 23, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: February 16, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: February 9, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: February 2, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: January 26, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will demonstrate how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. This will be the first showcase of the new VoiceThread Universal! … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: January 12, 2021 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread for K12 Teachers

When: December 8, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will review the basic VoiceThread features and showcase a variety of different lessons and assessments specifically for teachers in the K-12 environment. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: December 1, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: November 24, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: November 17, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: November 10, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: November 4, 2020 3:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

New Assignment Features Workshop

When: October 28, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: October 27, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: October 13, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: October 6, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: September 22, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: September 15, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: September 8, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: August 25, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: August 18, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: August 11, 2020 2:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: July 21, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: July 14, 2020 12:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: June 30, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L/Brightspace course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: June 16, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: June 9, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: June 2, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: May 26, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread

When: May 19, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: May 5, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: April 28, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: April 21, 2020 2:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

When: April 14, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace

When: April 8, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your D2L course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Moodle

When: April 7, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

When: April 2, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

Using VoiceThread in Canvas

When: April 1, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1 - Upload, Comment, and Share

When: March 31, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: March 24, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. In this workshop, we will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

Preparing for School Closures with VoiceThread

When: March 19, 2020 1:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Does your institution have a disaster readiness plan in the event of unexpected school closures or quarantine scenarios? Many schools and universities around the world are faced with this very situation today, and it’s important to ensure that students don’t fall behind or lose touch with their learning communities. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to include VoiceThread lessons and assessments into your plans. … Continued

Preparing for School Closures with VoiceThread

When: March 17, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Does your institution have a disaster readiness plan in the event of unexpected school closures or quarantine scenarios? Many schools and universities around the world are faced with this very situation today, and it’s important to ensure that students don’t fall behind or lose touch with their learning communities. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to include VoiceThread lessons and assessments into your plans. … Continued

Preparing for School Closures with VoiceThread

When: March 11, 2020 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Does your institution have a disaster readiness plan in the event of unexpected school closures or quarantine scenarios? Many schools and universities around the world are faced with this very situation today, and it’s important to ensure that students don’t fall behind or lose touch with their learning communities. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to include VoiceThread lessons and assessments into your plans. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: March 10, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread

When: March 3, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: February 25, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread for K12 Teachers

When: February 18, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will review the basic VoiceThread features and showcase a variety of different lessons and assessments specifically for teachers in the K-12 environment. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: February 4, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4 - VoiceThread and Your LMS

When: January 28, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

We will work on integrating VoiceThread into a learning management system. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

When: January 14, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1 - Upload, Comment, and Share

When: January 7, 2020 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread for Nursing Educators

When: December 3, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, Nursing educators will learn how to create dynamic lessons and assessments with VoiceThread. Guest facilitator Jaime Hannans, RN, PhD, from CSU Channel Islands will showcase examples from her courses and discuss VoiceThread lesson design for Nursing students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Global Collaborations

When: November 26, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

If you are looking for a platform to use for global collaborations, VoiceThread can help. In this workshop, we will discuss a variety of global projects you can try with your students. We will show ways you can use VoiceThread’s features to design and set-up your projects and strategies you can use to find and connect with other classrooms or experts in different fields. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: November 19, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: November 12, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: October 29, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this interactive session, participants will exchange ideas about creating learning experiences with VoiceThread around improved reading and writing skills in any language. Whether students are learning English or any other language, vocabulary, grammar and speaking are fundamental elements of any course. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: October 22, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. In this workshop, we will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: October 15, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: October 1, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Assessments

When: September 24, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you looking for new ways to assess your student work? If you use written exams and quizzes, this workshop can show you alternative ways to evaluate student learning using VoiceThread. We will discuss strategies for improving student presentations, using comment moderation, and designing portfolios that can replace written exams. … Continued

Boosting VoiceThread Adoption - For Managers and Administrators

When: September 17, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will explain how VoiceThread can be used at your school or university and discuss resources that you can share with your faculty. We will give a tour of the Manager tools and talk about how to best boost VoiceThread adoption at your institution. There will be an open Q&A throughout the session. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: September 10, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: September 3, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: August 13, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: August 6, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: July 23, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Global Collaborations

When: July 16, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

If you are looking for a platform to use for global collaborations, VoiceThread can help. In this workshop, we will discuss a variety of global projects you can try with your students. We will show ways you can use VoiceThread’s features to design and set-up your projects and strategies you can use to find and connect with other classrooms or experts in different fields. … Continued

VoiceThread for K-12 Teachers

When: July 2, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will review the basic VoiceThread features and showcase a variety of different lessons and assessments specifically for teachers in the K-12 environment. … Continued

Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread

When: June 25, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: June 18, 2019 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: June 11, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this interactive session, participants will exchange ideas about creating learning experiences with VoiceThread around improved reading and writing skills in any language. Whether students are learning English or any other language, vocabulary, grammar and speaking are fundamental elements of any course. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: June 4, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread for STEM Courses

When: May 28th 7:00 pm eastern time

Jobs in STEM-related fields are increasing in importance, and today’s students need a deeper understanding of STEM subjects to perform in a global economy. In this interactive session, participants will have an opportunity to exchange ideas about STEM lesson design with VoiceThread and connect and share with other educators. The focus will be on student-centered lesson design and demonstration of understanding. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: May 21st 7:00 pm eastern time

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: May 7, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: April 9, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread for Nursing Educators

When: March 26, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, Nursing educators will learn how to create dynamic lessons and assessments with VoiceThread. Guest facilitator Jaime Hannans, RN, PhD, from CSU Channel Islands will showcase examples from her courses and discuss VoiceThread lesson design for Nursing students. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: March 19, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Assessments

When: March 12, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you looking for new ways to assess your student work? If you use written exams and quizzes, this workshop can show you alternative ways to evaluate student learning using VoiceThread. We will discuss strategies for improving student presentations, using comment moderation, and designing portfolios that can replace written exams. … Continued

Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread

When: March 5, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: February 26, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. In this workshop, we will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: February 12, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: February 5, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: January 29, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: January 15, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment, and share

When: January 8, 2019 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Be Ready for Mother Nature with VoiceThread

When: December 11, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Have you already missed class time because of the weather? There will always be weather events and snow days that cause closures, but you don’t have to lose a full day of instruction any longer. VoiceThread lets you be there even when you’re not. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create asynchronous conversations around course content so students can continue to learn and grow even when schools are closed. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: November 27, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this interactive session, participants will exchange ideas about creating learning experiences with VoiceThread around improved reading and writing skills in any language. Whether students are learning English or any other language, vocabulary, grammar and speaking are fundamental elements of any course. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1-upload, comment and share

When: November 20, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: November 6, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. In this workshop, we will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

VoiceThread and STEM Classes

When: October 30, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Jobs in STEM-related fields are increasing in importance, and today’s students need a deeper understanding of STEM subjects to perform in a global economy. In this interactive session, participants will have an opportunity to exchange ideas about STEM lesson design with VoiceThread and connect and share with other educators. The focus will be on student-centered lesson design and demonstration of understanding. … Continued

Humanizing Online Learning with VoiceThread

When: October 23, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many courses based on discussion boards, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish that social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve student satisfaction and learning. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: October 2, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

Game-Based Learning with VoiceThread

When: September 25, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you interested in game-based learning? Then come learn about gamification and play some games with us during this workshop! Whether you teach graduate students or kindergarteners, you will learn some fundamentals of educational game design that can improve engagement and retention with your students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Assessments

When: September 18, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you looking for new ways to assess your student work? If you use written exams and quizzes, this workshop can show you alternative ways to evaluate student learning using VoiceThread. We will discuss strategies for improving student presentations, using comment moderation, and designing portfolios that can replace written exams. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: September 11, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, the new closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: August 21, 2018 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: July 31, 2018 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: July 24, 2018 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Speaking and listening are fundamental to language learning. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s audio and video tools to engage learners in a more authentic way. Spanish Instructor and VoiceThreader, Dr. Crystal Marull, will co-facilitate this session and share her innovative approaches to language instruction with VoiceThread. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: July 10, 2018 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Global Collaborations

When: June 19, 2018 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

If you are looking for a platform to use for global collaborations, VoiceThread can help. In this workshop, we will discuss a variety of global projects you can try with your students. We will show ways you can use VoiceThread’s features to design and set-up your projects and strategies you can use to find and connect with other classrooms or experts in different fields. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Assessments

When: June 5, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you looking for new ways to assess your student work? If you use written exams and quizzes, this workshop can show you alternative ways to evaluate student learning using VoiceThread. We will discuss strategies for improving student presentations, using comment moderation, and designing portfolios that can replace written exams. … Continued

VoiceThread for K12 Teachers

When: May 8, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will review the basic VoiceThread features and showcase a variety of different lessons and assessments specifically for teachers in the K-12 environment. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: May 1, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: April 24, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: March 27, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: March 20, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: March 14, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Speaking and listening are fundamental to language learning. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s audio and video tools to engage learners in a more authentic way. Spanish Instructor and VoiceThreader, Dr. Crystal Marull, will co-facilitate this session and share her innovative approaches to language instruction with VoiceThread. … Continued

VoiceThread for STEM Courses

When: March 6, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Jobs in STEM-related fields are increasing in importance, and today’s students need a deeper understanding of STEM subjects to perform in a global economy. In this interactive session, participants will have an opportunity to exchange ideas about STEM lesson design with VoiceThread and connect and share with other educators. The focus will be on student-centered lesson design and demonstration of understanding. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: February 27, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: February 20, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: February 13, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: January 30, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: January 16, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: January 9, 2018 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: December 12, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Be Ready for Mother Nature with VoiceThread

When: December 5, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Have you already missed class time because of the weather? There will always be weather events and snow days that cause closures, but you don’t have to lose a full day of instruction any longer. VoiceThread lets you be there even when you’re not. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create asynchronous conversations around course content so students can continue to learn and grow even when schools are closed. … Continued

K-12 Language Arts with VoiceThread

When: November 7, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop our guest facilitators, Mia Styles and Mary Ellen Davies, will showcase a variety of VoiceThreads they have created to engage students in literature and poetry activities. Learn about their global read-alouds, book talks, poetry discussions and more! … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: October 24, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: October 17, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Assessments

When: October 10, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you looking for new ways to assess your student work? If you use written exams and quizzes, this workshop can show you alternative ways to evaluate student learning using VoiceThread. We will discuss strategies for improving student presentations, using comment moderation, and designing portfolios that can replace written exams. … Continued

Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread

When: October 3, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: September 26, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Mobile

When: September 19, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Online course design has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Over 80% of students now use smartphones and tablets for academic work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design lessons with mobile learners in mind. We will explore the differences between VoiceThread’s mobile app and the traditional browser version, and participate in hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Advanced Skills

When: September 12, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn about more advanced VoiceThread features. We will demonstrate how to integrate Google Drive content via our Media Sources, how to change language displays, adjust playback settings and more. Portions of the workshop will be hands-on. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: August 29, 2017 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: August 16, 2017 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: August 8, 2017 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread for Nursing Educators

When: August 1, 2017 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, Nursing educators will learn how to create dynamic lessons and assessments with VoiceThread. Guest facilitator, Jaime Hannans, RN, PhD, will showcase examples from her courses and discuss VoiceThread lesson design for Nursing students. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: July 11, 2017 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread and STEM Classes

When: June 27, 2017 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Jobs in STEM-related fields are increasing in importance, and today’s students need a deeper understanding of STEM subjects to perform in a global economy. In this interactive session, participants will have an opportunity to exchange ideas about STEM lesson design with VoiceThread and connect and share with other educators. The focus will be on student-centered lesson design and demonstration of understanding. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: June 20, 2017 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread

When: June 13, 2017 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

VoiceThread Mobile

When: May 16, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Online course design has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Over 80% of students now use smartphones and tablets for academic work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design lessons with mobile learners in mind. We will explore the differences between VoiceThread’s mobile app and the traditional browser version, and participate in hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: May 2, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: April 18, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: April 11, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Humanizing Online Learning with VoiceThread

When: March 21, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: March 7, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: February 7, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: January 31, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: January 17, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: January 10, 2017 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Beat the Next Snow Day with VoiceThread

When: December 6, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Have you already had your first snow day? There will be more snow days to come, but you don’t have to lose a full day of instruction. VoiceThread lets you be there even when you’re not. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create asynchronous conversations around course content so students can continue to learn and grow even when schools are closed. … Continued

VoiceThread Mobile

When: November 29, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Online course design has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Over 80% of students now use smartphones and tablets for academic work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design lessons with mobile learners in mind. We will explore the differences between VoiceThread’s mobile app and the traditional browser version, and participate in hands-on activities. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

When: November 22, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

If you are interested in learning how to use VoiceThread as a portfolio tool to showcase student work or to provide feedback for their work in progress, we can help. We will showcase a variety of student portfolio examples and collaborate on a shared brainstorm discussion. … Continued

VoiceThread and your LMS

When: November 8, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: November 1, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: October 18, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

VoiceThread Mobile

When: October 4, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Online course design has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Over 80% of students now use smartphones and tablets for academic work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design lessons with mobile learners in mind. We will explore the differences between VoiceThread’s mobile app and the traditional browser version, and participate in hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and Your LMS

When: September 28, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: September 7, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: August 24, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Speaking and listening are fundamental to language learning. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s audio and video tools to engage learners in a more authentic way. Spanish teacher and VoiceThreader Araceli Trujillo will co-facilitate this session and share her innovative approaches to language instruction. … Continued

What's New with VoiceThread?

When: August 17, 2016 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this session, you will learn about the new features and improvements for 2016. We’ll demo features that you can use right now and learn what we are working on next. We will discuss accessibility updates, improvements to the group spaces, YouTube integration, mobile app integration with Google drive and more! … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: August 10, 2016 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: July 27, 2016 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. … Continued

Humanizing Online Learning with VoiceThread

When: July 20, 2016 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: July 6, 2016 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- Groups and secure sharing

When: June 15, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups, set sharing permissions within those groups and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- Upload, comment and share

When: June 8, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread Mobile

When: June 1, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Online course design has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Over 80% of students now use smartphones and tablets for academic work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design lessons with mobile learners in mind. We will explore the differences between VoiceThread’s mobile app and the traditional browser version, and participate in hands-on activities. … Continued

Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

When: May 25, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this interactive session, participants will exchange ideas about creating learning experiences with VoiceThread around improved reading and writing skills in any language. Whether students are learning English or any other language, vocabulary, grammar and speaking are fundamental elements of any course. After completing this training, educators will be better equipped to design innovative lessons to develop these fundamentals with their students. … Continued

Using VoiceThread for Assessments

When: May 18, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you looking for new ways to assess your student work? If you use written exams and quizzes, this workshop can show you alternative ways to evaluate student learning using VoiceThread. We will discuss strategies for improving student presentations, using comment moderation, and designing portfolios that can replace written exams. … Continued

VoiceThread for Flipped, Blended, and Hybrid Classes

When: May 11, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

The flipped classroom is usually described as “lecture at home, homework in class.” While this may be true for teachers who use one-way, broadcast video tools to record lengthy lectures, it doesn’t need to be the case. Lesson design doesn’t need to include passive learning either at home or in school. In this workshop, educators will learn how to use VoiceThread to design engaging, student-centered, “flipped,” blended or hybrid course content that encourages students to think. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: May 4, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

VoiceThread and Storytelling

When: April 27, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Most cognitive scientists agree that storytelling is a great way to help your message stick in the minds of an audience. Our minds are fine-tuned to remember information shared within a narrative structure, not a broadcast lecture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread to create engaging stories with their students. … Continued

VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When: April 20, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. Participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning feature, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. *Everyone who registers will receive the full recording and other resources the day after the workshop* … Continued

Game Based Learning and VoiceThread

When: April 13, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will discuss various ways to blend gaming into their lessons with VoiceThread. We will showcase a variety of games you can create with VoiceThread and brainstorm other ways to begin game-based learning. Participants will also have pre-workshop access to an interview with Greg Toppo, the author of The Game Believes in You. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 4- VoiceThread and your LMS

When: March 30, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will work on integrating VoiceThread into an LMS environment. With LMS integration educators can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. Participants will learn how to use the assignment builder feature to assess student work during a hands-on segment. Everyone who registers will receive the recording of the session the following day. (*Note: LMS integration is an add-on product, so participants whose institutions don’t have integration are welcome to join us but won’t be able to complete the hands-on activities. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 2- groups and secure sharing

When: March 9, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, we will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups, set sharing permissions within those groups and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals. … Continued

VoiceThread Basics 1- upload, comment and share

When: March 2, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free members. … Continued

Using the VoiceThread Manager Tools

When: February 24, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Whether you manage your own license or you manage VoiceThread for your district or higher ed institution, this workshop will help you navigate the manager tools. In this session, you will learn how to add members, use our analytics, reset student passwords, and more. … Continued

Tapping VoiceThread and OneWorld Classrooms for Powerful Global Connections

When: February 23, 2016 3:30 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

OneWorld Classrooms is a nonprofit whose mission is to build bridges of learning and understanding between local and global classrooms through the arts and technology. Director Paul Hurteau will inform workshop participants about how they can involve their classrooms/youth groups in the K-12 Global Art Exchange, through which students share original art with each other and complete follow-up conversations via VoiceThread and Skype. Since 2009, over 25,000 students from 65 countries have participated in the program and another 250,000 students have seen program art displays in their schools. … Continued

VoiceThread and STEM Classes

When: February 17, 2016 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Jobs in STEM-related fields are increasing in importance, and today’s students need a deeper understanding of STEM subjects to perform in a global economy. In this interactive session, participants will have an opportunity to exchange ideas about STEM lesson design with VoiceThread and connect and share with other educators. The focus will be on student-centered lesson design and demonstration of understanding. … Continued

Boosting VoiceThread Adoption at your Institution

When: February 17, 2016 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

This session is designed for administrators and instructional support teams who are looking for ways to encourage faculty to blend VoiceThread into their courses. We will discuss strategies you can use and showcase examples highlighting the value of VoiceThread. … Continued

How to use VoiceThread for World Read Aloud Day

When: February 10, 2016 12:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

VoiceThread and LitWorld are teaming up to bring you a new way to participate in World Read Aloud Day! Every year, classrooms around the world celebrate literacy education and this year you can share your love of reading with the world. In this session, we will show examples of different VoiceThreads you can create and share on the LitWorld ThreadBox. … Continued

VoiceThread Mobile

When: December 9, 2015 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Online course design has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Over 80% of students now use smartphones and tablets for academic work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design lessons with mobile learners in mind. We will explore the differences between VoiceThread’s mobile app and the traditional browser version, and participate in hands-on activities. … Continued

Student-Led Flipped Professional Development

When: December 2, 2015 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you harnessing the power of the digital natives in your school? In this workshop, students and teachers can learn how to create student-led “flipped” professional development for their faculty. *This workshop is specifically geared toward students, so teachers are encouraged to invite their students to join us. … Continued

VoiceThread and Game Based Learning

When: November 18, 2015 7:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Are you interested in game–based learning? Then come play games with us during our November workshop! Whether you teach graduate students or kindergarteners, you will learn some fundamentals of educational game design that will improve engagement and retention with your students. This workshop is facilitated by instructional designer George Haines and features guest presenter Dr. Tamara Powell from Kennesaw State University. In this workshop, we will: Showcase a variety of games you can create with VoiceThread Learn the fundamentals of educational game design Brainstorm other ways to begin game–based learning Learn about “Correct or Scooped”, a VoiceThread game created by guest presenter Tamara Powell Play games Participants will also have pre-workshop access to an exclusive VoiceThread interview with Greg Toppo, the author of The Game Believes in You. … Continued