Event Information
Outline
Introduction (10 minutes)
Content: Overview of the session objectives and agenda.
Engagement: Icebreaker activity to get participants talking and comfortable.
Activities: Quick introductions and sharing of expectations.
Section 1: Introduction to Book Creator and WeVideo (10 minutes)
Content: Brief introduction to Book Creator and WeVideo, highlighting their features and benefits for collaborative projects.
Engagement: Live demonstration of the basic functionalities of both tools.
Activities: Participants explore the interfaces of Book Creator and WeVideo on their devices.
Section 2: Planning the Collaborative Book (10 minutes)
Content: Guidelines on planning a collaborative book project, including theme selection and content organization.
Engagement: Group discussion to brainstorm ideas for the book’s theme and structure.
Activities: Participants form small groups and outline their book project.
Section 3: Creating Content in Book Creator (15 minutes)
Content: Step-by-step instructions on creating and adding content in Book Creator, including text, images, and multimedia elements.
Engagement: Hands-on activity where participants start creating pages for their collaborative book.
Activities: Groups work on their book pages, adding text and images.
Section 4: Adding Voice with WeVideo (15 minutes)
Content: Tutorial on using WeVideo to record and add voiceovers to the book.
Engagement: Demonstration of how to integrate WeVideo recordings into Book Creator.
Activities: Participants record voiceovers and add them to their book pages.
Section 5: Finalizing and Sharing the Book (10 minutes)
Content: Tips on finalizing the book, including editing and reviewing content.
Engagement: Instructions on how to share the completed book with others.
Activities: Groups finalize their books and prepare to share them with the session.
Conclusion and Q&A (10 minutes)
Content: Recap of key takeaways and next steps.
Engagement: Open floor for questions and discussion.
Activities: Participants share their main takeaways and how they plan to implement what they’ve learned.
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Related exhibitors: | Book Creator, WeVideo, Inc., Quizizz Inc. |