Live Distance Learning Press Kit

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:


References

Standard Collaboration Template

This is the recommended page format for posting collaborative projects. 

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

Subject/Topic (if applicable):

Program/Idea Description:

Contact (with email address):

 


References

Standard Program Template

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,


References

Teacher and Collaboration Profile Form

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.


References

Video Conferencing and Web 2.0 Projects

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


References

Video Conferencing Resources

Videoconferencing Resources
Please see the attached documents for great resources for videoconferencing.

References

Videoconferencing Best Practices

Videoconferencing Best Practices in Communication
Providers should:
  • How many students can participate?
  • What is the price structure (ie, interactive vs view only; surcharges for larger receiver groups) for the program?
  • What should receivers do to cancel?
  • What are the refund policies?
  • What connection options (ISDN, IP, bridged) are there?
Receivers should:

References

Videoconferencing PODCAST

Videoconferencing Podcast
Please view the following podcast that details several different applications of videoconferencing.
Enjoy!

References

RSS Instruction

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

 


References

Teacher and Collaboration Profile Form

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.


References

Video Conferencing and Web 2.0 Projects

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


References

Videoconferencing Best Practices

Videoconferencing Best Practices in Communication
Providers should:
  • How many students can participate?
  • What is the price structure (ie, interactive vs view only; surcharges for larger receiver groups) for the program?
  • What should receivers do to cancel?
  • What are the refund policies?
  • What connection options (ISDN, IP, bridged) are there?
Receivers should:

References

Videoconferencing PODCAST

Videoconferencing Podcast
Please view the following podcast that details several different applications of videoconferencing.
Enjoy!

References

RSS Instruction

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

 


References

Contact Information

Distance Learning Contact Information

For programing questions contact:

For questions regarding technical issues, contact:


References

Glossary

eLearning - is a broad set of applications and processes which includeweb-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital. Much of this is delivered via the Internet, intranets, audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, and CD-ROM


References

Help

Help Page for Live Distance Learning
Connection, collaborating, searching for a vendor:
Instructional integration of Live Distance Learning