eLearning Collaborative

BOCES owned content: Whenever possible, BOCES purchases content for
streamable delivery.  We base our decisions off of district guidence
and requests.  Some example of BOCES owned content includes Bill Nye,
Along the Erie Canel, and several Dr. Seuss titles.

PowerMedia Plus: This is a service provide to teachers from PBS.  It includes streamable videos, audio, images, and podcasts.

Learn 360: This is a new service BOCES purchased in June 2008.  This
service includes streamable videos, audio, and images.  The videos are
chaptered for easier use.  Teachers also have the rights to download
the videos and upload them onto MP3 players.

All streamed content can be accessed via Web/Max .

For more information on these services, please contact Jim Belair or Doreen Pietrantoni.

References

shure microphone

Wired Microphone

Wireless Microphone

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Wired microphones are used in rooms where table and seating arrangements tend to be static. They require a wired connection to an audio mixer located in an equipment rack. When considering using these, where to run the cable is a large concern.

There are two main options when using desktop microphones, Boundary and Gooseneck microphones. Each offer pros and cons that need to be considered.

Boundary Microphones - Offer the ability to pick up multiple people. but also pick up noises from the table such as shuffling of papers. Another downside is their pick up can be reduced if items, such as a laptop, are placed in front of the microphone.

Gooseneck Microphone - These microphones allow for the user to adjust the microphone to a comfortable position. They also help to eliminate desk top noise and can be angled up over a laptop. For premium performance each person needs to have their own gooseneck microphone

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