eLearning Collaborative

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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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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Academic Challenges: Math & Science

Grade: K-12

Subject: Math and Science

Topic Ideas: Difficult math and science problems or brainteasers for any grade level.

Time frame: You will need at least one period prior to the connection to practice the format and a 45-60 minute videoconference.

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Grade: K-12

Subject: All

Topic: Poetry, advertising, essays. Any topic where students create something could be a competition. Poetry slams are popular. Ads on current issues such as the environment, internet safety are also possibilities.

Time frame: Preparation time for the student created work and the videoconference.

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Design Projects

Grade: K-12

Subject: All subjects

Topic: Do you already have your students build something in your science classes (i.e. a bridge, a rocket, a pinewood derby vehicle, a musical instrument, an invention, an egg drop cage, or a kite.)? Instead of creating alone, build the project in tandem with another class and compare results.

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Grade Level: K-12

Subject: ELA

Description:

Topic: Student-led discussion of a novel.

Time frame: Four to eight weeks to read the book; weekly videoconferences for the literature circle.

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Mock Trials

Grade: 5-12

Subject: History, Law, and ELA

Topic: Mock trials work well for high school law classes, middle school and high school history classes, and even elementary literature classes studying fairy tales (i.e. the trial of The Big Bad Wolf).

Time frame: You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.

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Grade: 3-12

Subject: ELA, Social Studies, Science

Topic: Choose a topic related to public policy or current events. Set up a scenario for your students where they are representing a company or are a legislator giving a press conference on a new product, new policy, or a response to a current issue. The partner class plays the role of the press.

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