2. In this workshop, you will learn how to convert your existing traditional classroom into a virtual classroom. You will learn ways to engage learners using a variety of resources such as smart phones, Twitter™, tablets, etc. You will also learn how to enhance presentation skills for effective online communication and how to support learning using virtual classroom tools.

3.  Social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, Tumblr)  E-books and E-Readers  Tablets and other mobile devices  Smart phones

4.  How do you plan to use technology to engage your online learners? What challenges do you think learners might encounter, and how will you address those challenges?

5.  Know your audience  Know your content  Plan your message  Set the tone  Use attention getters  Stay on topic  Plan for feedback

6.  Conferencing and collaboration  Presentation tools  Social networking tools  Multimedia

7.  How will you help learners communicate appropriately? What can you do to encourage learners in developing their own online communication skills?

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