Episode 6: How to Create More Engaging Online Learning Environments with Dr. John Orlando
Description:
Dr. John Orlando joins us in episode 6 to share ways you can create more engaging online learning experiences. Many of you have asked, "How can we reduce the "distance" in distance education?" and "How can we create more engaging course materials in online courses?" John and I discuss these questions and more!
We also discuss ways you can adapt teaching strategies to work in online and in-person learning environments, so if you're not teaching online, there's plenty of great advice in this episode to help you think about how to create engaging learning experiences.
Show Notes:
- Read the 3 Types of Stories You Can Use to Break Up Your Lecture, Build Rapport, and Increase Student Engagement (blog post by Barbi)
- Get the book Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds. Learn more about how to design effective slides and presentations on the Presentation Zen website.
- Check out the You Suck at Powerpoint Slideshare presentation
- Explore screencasting tools: Screencast-o-matic (free version available) and Camtasia.
- Read John's article comparing voice, text, and screencasting feedback. A Comparison of Text, Voice, and Screencasting Feedback to Online Students. The American Journal of Distance Education, v. 30, i. 3, 2016
- Check out the Learning How to Learn course in Coursera
- Create more engaging videos with Articulate Storyline software.
- Experiment with EdPuzzle to create more interactive videos and assess students' learning.
- Learn more about Magna Publications. Read The Teaching Professor newsletter. Learn more about 20-Minute Mentors.
- Connect with John on LinkedIn.
- Connect with John by email: jorlando2001@gmail.com
- Be sure to join the Lecture Breakers Facebook group!
- Don't miss an episode! Be sure to subscribe to the show!
Transcript:
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