Workshops https://voicethread.com/workshops/ Recent content on Workshops Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Guest Presenters: How I use VoiceThread in my Online Course https://voicethread.com/workshops/guest-presenters-how-i-use-voicethread-in-my-online-course-2024-05-07/ Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/guest-presenters-how-i-use-voicethread-in-my-online-course-2024-05-07/ Learn how Dr. Rebeca Herrero Sáenz and Laurie Hallick from Molloy University design and deliver online course content with VoiceThread. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-04-30/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-04-30/ 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. Guest Presenter: How I use VoiceThread in my Online and Hybrid Courses https://voicethread.com/workshops/guest-presenter-how-i-use-voicethread-in-my-online-and-hybrid-courses-2024-04-23/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/guest-presenter-how-i-use-voicethread-in-my-online-and-hybrid-courses-2024-04-23/ Learn how Beth Hammond uses VoiceThread in her courses at University of South Carolina Beaufort. VoiceThread and Storytelling https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-storytelling-2024-04-16/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-storytelling-2024-04-16/ 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. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-04-02/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-04-02/ 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. VoiceThread Basics 3: Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-3-moderating-comments-private-and-threaded-replies-and-copying-2024-03-26/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-3-moderating-comments-private-and-threaded-replies-and-copying-2024-03-26/ In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work. VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-2-groups-and-secure-sharing-2024-03-19/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-2-groups-and-secure-sharing-2024-03-19/ 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. VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-1-upload-comment-and-share-2024-03-12/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-1-upload-comment-and-share-2024-03-12/ 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. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-03-05/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-03-05/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Moodle https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-2024-02-20/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-2024-02-20/ 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. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-02-13/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-02-13/ In this session, participants will see a tour of the New VoiceThread features and media player interface. There will be an open Q&A throughout the demo. Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-2024-02-06/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-2024-02-06/ 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. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-01-23/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2024-01-23/ In this session, participants will see a tour of the New VoiceThread features and media player interface. There will be an open Q&A throughout the demo. Using VoiceThread in Canvas https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-2024-01-16/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-2024-01-16/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Blackboard https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-2024-01-09/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-2024-01-09/ 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. VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl-2023-12-12/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl-2023-12-12/ 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. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-12-05/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-12-05/ In this session, participants will see a tour of the New VoiceThread features and media player interface. There will be an open Q&A throughout the demo. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-11-28/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-11-28/ In this session, participants will see a tour of the New VoiceThread features and media player interface. There will be an open Q&A throughout the demo. Using VoiceThread in Moodle https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-2023-11-14/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-2023-11-14/ 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. Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-2023-11-07/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-2023-11-07/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Canvas https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-2023-10-31/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-2023-10-31/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Blackboard https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-2023-10-24/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-2023-10-24/ 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. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-10-10/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-10-10/ In this session, participants will see a tour of the New VoiceThread features and media player interface. There will be an open Q&A throughout the demo. New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-10-03/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/new-voicethread-simpler-more-accessible-and-more-powerful-2023-10-03/ In this session, participants will see a tour of the New VoiceThread features and media player interface. There will be an open Q&A throughout the demo. VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-3-moderating-comments-private-and-threaded-replies-and-copying-2023-09-19/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-3-moderating-comments-private-and-threaded-replies-and-copying-2023-09-19/ In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work. VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-2-groups-and-secure-sharing-2023-09-12/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-2-groups-and-secure-sharing-2023-09-12/ 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. VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-1-upload-comment-and-share-2023-09-05/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-1-upload-comment-and-share-2023-09-05/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Blackboard https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-2023-08-22/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-2023-08-22/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Canvas https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-2023-08-15/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-2023-08-15/ 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. Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-2023-08-08/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-2023-08-08/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Moodle https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-2023-08-01/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-2023-08-01/ 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. Humanizing Online Courses with VoiceThread https://voicethread.com/workshops/humanizing-online-courses-with-voicethread-2023-07-18/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/humanizing-online-courses-with-voicethread-2023-07-18/ 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. Teaching Languages with VoiceThread https://voicethread.com/workshops/teaching-languages-with-voicethread-2023-07-11/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/teaching-languages-with-voicethread-2023-07-11/ 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. VoiceThread and Storytelling https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-storytelling-2023-06-27/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-storytelling-2023-06-27/ 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. VoiceThread: Extending Your Practice https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-extending-your-practice-2/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-extending-your-practice-2/ 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. VoiceThread: Extending Your Practice https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-extending-your-practice/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-extending-your-practice/ 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. Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-for-student-portfolios-2023-06-20/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-for-student-portfolios-2023-06-20/ 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. VoiceThread: Getting Started  https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-getting-started-2/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-getting-started-2/ 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. VoiceThread: Getting Started  https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-getting-started/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-getting-started/ 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. VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-3-moderating-comments-private-and-threaded-replies-and-copying-2/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-3-moderating-comments-private-and-threaded-replies-and-copying-2/ In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work. VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-2-groups-and-secure-sharing-05-2023/ Tue, 30 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-2-groups-and-secure-sharing-05-2023/ 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. VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-1-upload-comment-and-share/ Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-basics-1-upload-comment-and-share/ 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. VoiceThread Advanced Skills https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-advanced-skills/ Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-advanced-skills/ 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. VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl/ Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Blackboard https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-16/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-blackboard-16/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Moodle https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-15/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-moodle-15/ 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. Using VoiceThread in D2L/Brightspace https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-14/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-d2l-brightspace-14/ 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. Using VoiceThread in Canvas https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-16/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/using-voicethread-in-canvas-16/ 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. VoiceThread Advanced Skills https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-advanced-skills-15/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-advanced-skills-15/ 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. VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl-25/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://voicethread.com/workshops/voicethread-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl-25/ 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.