eLearning Collaborative

Please view the attached PDF file that contains information provided by Educational Enterprise Zone (EEZ) on best practices for videoconferencing.

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Finding a Good Videoconference

Today, there are hundreds of programs available from nearly 200 content providers. What a tribute to the impact and appeal of this technology! However, it presents a challenge for receivers who must travel through the “sprawl” of providers and programs to get to really good videoconferences.

Ask yourself the following questions:

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Please view the attached file that contains Kid 2 Kid Videoconference Projects.  The pdf file was created by Janine Lim and Arnie Comer and there are numerous ideas for videoconferencing and instructional usage of the virtual learning experience.

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Live Distance Learning Press Kit for District Representatives

The following is a great resource when trying to inform educators about Live Distance Learning. Explore each of the aspects of the press kit and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask by contacting Holly Sharp.

Helping Educators to Understand Live Distance Learning:

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This is the recommended template for posting information on programs.

Grade Level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

Subject/Topic:

Cost: Free, Program cost

Program Description:

Provider (with website address):

Scheduling notes: timezone, applicable line charge costs, overtime,

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The attached for is to be used when educators wish to collaborate. The profile will be used to create collabroation opportunities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Holly Sharp.

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The New York State Distance Learning Consortium presented a Videoconference Collaborative Project connecting schools (from 9 different BOCES) throughout New York State. Participants were guarded through several videoconference experiences by experts around the country.

Goals for this Staff Professional Development workshop:

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Videoconferencing and Web 2.0 Projects

Grade: K-12

Subject: All subjects

Any of the preceding templates can be enhanced and extended with Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, collaborative document sharing tools, and podcasts.

Blogs

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Video Conferencing Sites and Specific Programs

* Roots and Shoots

* Thousand and One Flat World Tales

* Global Nomands Group

* Global Education Collaborative Flickr Group

* Global School Net

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Why Use Videoconferencing?

According to Evidence of Impact by Dianna L. Newman, PhD, students tended to ask higher level questions during videoconferencing than during regular classroom discussions. In addition, when providers involved students in observation and reflection, students were more attentive and engaged.

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RSS feeds will allow you to have automatic updates when anything new is added to the eLearning Collaborative website.  RSS feeds are quick and easy to set up.To learn how, please watch this informative video on RSS Feeds.


Video courtesy of Common Craft

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The New York State Distance Learning Consortium presented a Videoconference Collaborative Project connecting schools (from 9 different BOCES) throughout New York State. Participants were guarded through several videoconference experiences by experts around the country.

Goals for this Staff Professional Development workshop:

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