Tech Study Hall

Episode 303: Meaningful Video Production for Instruction

In this episode, Rich continues his conversation about Video Production for Instruction. Some stats on why chunking video content is beneficial, some insight into student viewership, and tips and tools recommendations. Come and learn with us!  Video Tool RecommendationsReference: Guo, P.J., Kim, J., & Rubin, R. (2014, March 4-5). How Video Production Affects Student Engagement: An Empirical Study of MOOC Videos [Paper Presentation] ACM, Atlanta, Georgia. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2556325.2566239Music provided courtesy of HookSounds.com under the use and mention licenseBensounds (Royalty Free Music): https://www.bensound.com/Incomptech (Royalty Free Music): https://incompetech.com/music/Follow me on Facebook to get notifications about live events: https://www.facebook.com/TechStudyHall/Follow me on Twitter or Instagram: @DrSmith_EdtechWebsite: www.techstudyhall.orgYouTube: Tech Study Hall Channel - Be sure to like and subscribe.

Episode 302: Regular & Substantive Interaction (RSI)

In this episode, Rich continues his conversation about building successful online learning and is joined by some awesome team members from Cleveland State University’s CSU Online.  They are discussing what Regular & Substantive Interaction is and how we can build courses intentionally to include touchpoints for our students. Come and learn with us!  Music provided courtesy of HookSounds.com under the use and mention licenseBensounds (Royalty Free Music): https://www.bensound.com/Incomptech (Royalty Free Music): https://incompetech.com/music/Follow me on Facebook to get notifications about live events: https://www.facebook.com/TechStudyHall/Follow me on Twitter or Instagram: @DrSmith_EdtechWebsite: www.techstudyhall.orgYouTube: Tech Study Hall Channel - Be sure to like and subscribe.

Episode 301: Where Have I Been? And Pillars of Virtual Learning

In this episode, Rich proposes what he considers his pillars for great learning in a virtual space.  He also provides a little update on where he has been over the last year.  Music provided courtesy of HookSounds.com under the use and mention licenseBensounds (Royalty Free Music): https://www.bensound.com/Incomptech (Royalty Free Music): https://incompetech.com/music/Follow me on Facebook to get notifications about live events: https://www.facebook.com/TechStudyHall/Follow me on Twitter or Instagram: @DrSmith_EdtechWebsite: www.techstudyhall.orgYouTube: Tech Study Hall Channel - Be sure to like and subscribe.

Episode 204: A Few of My Favorite Google Tools for Research

Join us as we celebrate TechMas in this year’s Tech the Halls episode!  In this episode we discuss a “Few of My Favorite Ways to Research using Google.  There is a recap of how I first started to record data for research and ways in which we can offer our students some voice and choice to curate data in their own way for later learning and productivity. As a special holiday gift, I offer a Google Slide Template for note cards too! (See the Link Below in the Show Notes!)  Keep learning and be well everyone!  Most of all, happy holidays and let’s hope for a happy and healthy New Year! Music provided courtesy of HookSounds.com under the use and mention licenseBensounds (Royalty Free Music): https://www.bensound.com/Incomptech (Royalty Free Music): https://incompetech.com/music/Sleighbell Soundeffects are provided courtesy of Zapsplat.com Follow me on Facebook to get notifications about live events: https://www.facebook.com/TechStudyHall/Follow me on Twitter or Instagram: @DrSmith_EdtechWebsite: www.techstudyhall.orgYouTube: Tech Study Hall Channel - Be sure to like and subscribe. As Heard On the Show:Digital Note Card Template to Copy (Click Here)You can make a copy of this for your own Google Drive with an Account.  

Episode 203: "Reason"able Tech Options for Engagement

This episode is a recap of some of the great tools listed by Dr. Lisa Reason, co-author of “Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12”.  In episode 202 we discussed the importance of keeping students engaged in digital spaces. In this mini-episode, I am going to remind you of the tools she mentioned and provide a little synopsis of what those tools can do.  Thanks for joining us! Keep learning and be well everyone!Music provided courtesy of HookSounds.com under the use and mention licenseBensounds (Royalty Free Music): https://www.bensound.com/Incomptech (Royalty Free Music): https://incompetech.com/music/Follow me on Facebook to get notifications about live events: https://www.facebook.com/TechStudyHall/Follow me on Twitter or Instagram: @DrSmith_EdtechWebsite: www.techstudyhall.orgYouTube: Tech Study Hall Channel - Be sure to like and subscribe. As Heard On the Show:Contacts:Dr. Lisa ReasonLinked-In Profile: Lisa Reason, Ph.D.Twitter: Lisa Reason, Ph.D.Podcast References:“Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12” by Reason, Reason, and Guiler, 2017Anywhere Anytime Learning: Transcending Learning in the Digital AgeDigital Tools Discussed:i-Ready - Data-Driven Curriculum GuideEdPuzzle - Video/Assessment Integrated ToolVizia - Video/Assessment Integrated ToolUniversity of Colorado PHET - Interactive Simulation ToolTovuti - Learning Management System based on EngagementParlay - Interactive Class Discussion ToolKahoot - Polling/Engagement Option for FeedbackFeatured in the Episode: www.myedtechbundle.com - by TreeFish.edu: a great website built for teachers by teachers to provide extensions to your premium edtech tool content to review.