Episode 139: Create Engaging Virtual Environments with Dr. Joanne Ricevuto and Dr. Laura McLaughlin

Description:

In episode 139 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Joanne Ricevuto and Dr. Laura McLaughlin join us to talk about how to create engaging virtual environments. They are the authors of the new book Engaging Virtual Environments: Creative Ideas and Online Tools to Promote Student Interaction, Participation, and Active Learning. *

In this episode, we talk about the new book, and then Joanne and Laura share so many awesome ideas you can use at different places within your course.

From creating a welcome page to designing engaging active learning experiences when you’re teaching synchronously or in real-time, this episode is packed with valuable tips, tools, and recommendations for anyone who is teaching in the virtual space. 


Show Notes:

• Get the book from Stylus! Use code: ENGVE20 for 20% off and free shipping! 
  
  
• Get the book from Amazon: Engaging Virtual Environments: Creative Ideas and Online Tools to Promote Student Interaction, Participation, and Active Learning. *
  
  

• Learn more about Laura on her website: https://drlauramclaughlin.com/
  
  

• Connect with Laura on LinkedIn and Twitter
  
  

• Connect with Joanne on LinkedIn and Twitter
  
  

• Email Joanne: drricevuto@gmail.com
  
  

• Tools mentioned in this episode:
  Classroomscreen
  Padlet
  Jamboard
  Slido (Chrome extension)
  Nearpod
  Voicethread
  
  
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Transcript:

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