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CONNECT to Learn Videoconferencing Training

CONNECT to Learn Videoconferencing Training. Jana Baxter ~ jana.baxter@aiu3.net Kevin Conner ~ kevin.conner@aiu3.net. What is Videoconferencing. Videoconferencing technology allows two or more people at different locations to see and hear each other at the same time.

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CONNECT to Learn Videoconferencing Training

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  1. CONNECT to LearnVideoconferencing Training Jana Baxter ~ jana.baxter@aiu3.net Kevin Conner ~ kevin.conner@aiu3.net

  2. What is Videoconferencing Videoconferencing technology allows two or more people at different locations to see and hear each other at the same time. http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/intro.html

  3. Basic Technology • VC Unit • Polycom 7000 HDX • Remote • Camera • Microphone • Speakers • Projector

  4. Videoconferencing Examples • Courses, lessons, and tutoring • One time connections to enhance or enrich the curriculum • Multi-school projects • Megaconference Jr. • http://www.megaconferencejr.org • Professional activities • Community events

  5. Ingredients to a Successful Videoconference • Learn the system • Make a test call • Know the IP address • Near end • Far end • Have a phone number in case of technical difficulties • Maintain eye contact • Dress appropriately • Stay on camera • Use a strong, clear voice • Have a back-up plan!

  6. Resources • Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) • Video Content Providers Database ~ Polycom • AT&T Knowledge Network • Collaborations Around the Planet ~ CAPSpace • Two Way Interactive Connections in Education ~ TWICE

  7. Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration http://cilc.org

  8. VC Content Providers Database http://www.vccontentproviders.org/searchprogram.php

  9. AT&T Knowledge Network http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/directory.cfm

  10. Collaborations Around the Planet http://projects.twice.cc/

  11. Two Way Interactive Connections in Education http://www.twice.cc/resources.html

  12. Share Out • Discuss what impact videoconferencing will have in your classroom • Mute microphone • 10 minute private discussion • Share out with other site • 10 minute discussion

  13. TWICE • A membership to TWICE has been purchased for all member districts of AIU3 • The TWICE password for the months of April and May is “Springtime” • Use this password when booking events through our discount partners; COSI Columbus; North Central Ohio Education Service Center (LEARNco); MOTE Marine Laboratory; The Cleveland Institute of Music; and the Cleveland Museum of Art. • This password is to be used for any events booked during the months listed above regardless of which month the event will be held. Place it, along with the word TWICE in the other, notes, or comments section of the provider’s registration site.

  14. MAGPI • Point your browser to http://www.magpi.net and click “log in.” Once there, click “create new account.”  When an account is created, it may take up to 24 business hours for it to be approved by MAGPI before you can register. • Once approved, you must go to your account information (by clicking on your username which is displayed on the upper right hand corner of the Web site when you logged in) and click the “sites” tab.  You must create a site for each building with an unique IP address in order to participate in the MAGPI program.  This will keep your technical information on file with MAGPI and the teachers will not need to worry about their IP address.

  15. MAGPI • Once you have completed the above steps, your teachers need to create an account for themselves.  They will go to http://www.magpi.net and click on “log in.:  Once there, they will click “create a new account.”  Again, it takes up to 24 business hours for new accounts to be approved. • Once approved, each teacher must link their account with the site you created.  To do this, they will go to their account information (by clicking on their username displayed on the upper right hand corner of the Web site) and then click on the “sites” tab.  They will then click “other sites,” scroll to find their site and then click “join.”

  16. MAGPI • Now teachers are able to access all of the educational resources within MAGPI.

  17. CONNECT to Learn • Eligible for up to $500.00 per building per district • Participate in training • Redeem • Schedule and pay for videoconferencing sessions up front. • When you reach the $500.00 point, send an invoice by May 28, 2010 to • AIU • Attention David Andrascik • School letterhead • List date(s), time(s), cost and title(s) of videoconference(s)

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