In episode 139 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Joanne Ricevuto and Dr. Laura McLaughlin join us to talk about how to create engaging virtual environments. They are the authors of the new book Engaging Virtual Environments: Creative Ideas and Online Tools to Promote Student Interaction, Participation, and Active Learning. * In this episode, we talk about the new book, and then Joanne and Laura share so many awesome ideas you can use at different places within your course. From creating a welcome page to designing engaging active learning experiences when you’re teaching synchronously or in real-time, this episode is packed with valuable tips, tools, and recommendations for anyone who is teaching in the virtual space.  Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB139