New VoiceThread Assignments Are Here!
Concurrent Session 1
Brief Abstract
Our new assignments feature, which has been in the works for several years, was released in full. Many courses and institutions have already adopted it, and we encourage you to check it out, too!
Presenters
Lisa has been in Higher Ed Administration for over 20 years. In the classroom as both instructor and trainer, Lisa's focus is on engagement, retention and communication; all are keys to achieving academic success.
George is the Instructional Designer and Online Educator at VoiceThread. He is a former Instructional Designer on the higher education level and a former K-12 teacher. He is an advocate of global collaborations, student-centered lesson design, online learning, formative assessment and breaking down the walls of the classroom.
Extended Abstract
October 19 was a massive day of celebration at VoiceThread. Our new assignments feature, which has been in the works for several years, was released in full. Many courses and institutions have already adopted it, and we encourage you to check it out, too!
This update offers a huge number of new features and streamlined workflows, including:
- A streamlined interface
- More control for instructors
- Editable assignments
- A “student gallery” so students can easily see classmates’ VoiceThreads
- Better feedback for students
- Much more!
If time permits, we will provide a sneak peak at what's coming in 2021