For immediate release | April 2, 2021

Tools and Tips for More Engaging Online Learning

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CHICAGO- Register today for upcoming 60-minute RUSA webinar titled "" scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021 @ 12:00pm Central.

During this moderated webinar, hear directly from three presenters that will demonstrate their distinctive online learning objects:



Keely Canniff, Digital Projects Manager at University of the Pacific, will share her experience with Mozilla Hubs, a mixed reality environment that can be customized for use in the virtual classroom.

Christina Jones, Education Librarian and Head of the Education Library at Indiana University, will demonstrate how she uses a green screen and animations to create more engaging video tutorials

Kara Van Abel, Liaison to the Collat School of Business for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will discuss the business research toolkit, a module-based program designed to get students up and running with business research.



They will discuss technology selection/adoption, online learning object assessment, and will share best practices for the creation of similar objects. This webinar is ideal for individuals who would like to increase their knowledge of online learning object technology and project implementation.

By the end of this webinar, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify technological tools for the creation of synchronous and asynchronous learning objects
  • Apply best practices for implementing and promoting online learning objects
  • Explore assessment methodologies for online learning objects

Register today!

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Contact:

Ninah Moore

Program Officer-Continuing Education

RUSA

nmoore@ala.org

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