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Do's and Don'ts of Video Calls by Students and Staff  

UCRiverside provides a video (1:48 minutes) as a quick way to teach your colleagues or students how to make professional video calls. This brief, amusing video is an upbeat introduction to "... the best practices of framing, lighting, etiquette, sound" and more. It will grab your attention!

Three Ways to Use Video Conferencing with Students Learning Remotely

Catlin Tucker's infographics explain structuring small group instruction, managing group discussion, and ways to video conference with students. Also, don't miss the rich Q&A found in the comments section.

Ditch That Textbook

If you need "...tips, tricks, templates..." to engage students new to remote learning, visit this remarkable blog. You will find a deep archive of free activities, e-learning eBooks, classes, guides, and templates. A former high school teacher, Matt Miller, understands the needs of classroom teachers.  This blog will help you customize your online teaching and video conferencing to meet student needs. 

Video Conferencing Etiquette: Ten Tips for a Successful Video Conference

This quick read distills ten common sense (but often overlooked) suggestions for your next video conference. Meredith Hart's tips are appropriate for everyone working from home.

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121 Tools for Distance Learning & Strategies for Student Engagement

The Albert Team provides an extensive, well-organized list of e-learning tools, guides, benefits, and drawbacks. Just scrolling to the bottom of the page may seem overwhelming, but you'll find a wealth of resources to fit your circumstances.

Here's a short and smart list at the end of this article that will get you started:

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In This Issue Our New Homepage What's New for 2019 Spring Classes Featured Courses: E-learning for Educators and Trends and Issues in Instructional Design Featured Resources: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Training and the Classroom Tech Tip: 25 Resources for Bringing AR and VR to the Classroom Editor: Dennis O'Connor This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout College of Education, Hospitality, Health, and Human Sciences. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message. See What's New! Check out the new website. 2019 Spring Classes with Openings!  Courses are filling fast. Sign up soon!  Featured Online Courses EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators  January 7 - March 1, 2019 Our Students Say... "She is an excellent example of an online educator, and I will take this experience and attempt to mirror it in my future teaching. Her style of using YouTube videos for visual instruction was very helpful.” EDUC 765 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design January 7 - March 1, 2019 Our Students Say... "I got a job!!  Whooohoooo!  It's perfect for me as well. I am hired by Executive Director, Inc., and I'll be the instructional designer for their client, an organization called The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC).  I taught biology and chemistry as a teacher for the last 17 years, and this will be absolutely fascinating. I would not have been able to make this transition without the UW-Stout ID Certificate." ~ Julia Cabaniss, Thiensville, Wisconsin

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Featured Resources Immersive Technology: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Training and the Classroom Key Concept: “AR = Places objects where you are, VR = Takes you to new places.” Jennifer Albat AR/VR: How Immersive Learning Technology Is Bringing Education and Training Into the Future Seeing is believing. Mariel Cariker's article is packed with videos that show you immersive technology in action. The videos help you grasp the complex vocabulary of this technology. Step into workforce training, healthcare, international hospitality, gaming, k-12 expeditions, workplace productivity, and university science labs. Don’t miss Michael Bodedaer’s inspiring TED talk on VR in science education at the end of the article. Can AR/VR Improve Learning? Integrating Extended Reality Into Academic Programs While it is easy to get caught up in the WOW factor, there are practical issues to consider. This illuminating #DLNchat summarized by Michael Sano captures the provocative thinking of ed-tech educators, university professors, and researchers brainstorming about accessibility, costs, best practices, and academic realities. 8 Innovative Ways To Use AR/VR Technologies In Online Training Looking for a way to distinguish your work? Instructional designers and online trainers will quickly see eight opportunities in this engaging branch of online training. Innovation: Creating and Learning in AR, VR Rachelle Dene Poth teaches Foreign Language and STEAM at a junior/senior high school and shares her story about working with virtual reality platforms. The opportunity to “create, collaborate, problem-solve and be curious” triggers the enthusiasm and engagement of the maker movement to motivate both teachers and students. Inspiring! Begin your Masters Apply Today! Degree Overview and Financial Aid Options Our Master of Science in Education is a 30-credit master’s degree that features all online courses and offers a flexible curriculum to meet your professional development goals. Select courses (11 credits) within an interest area, earn a certificate, or mix and match courses from several areas.