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RETN Site Managers

RETN Site Managers. Everything you ever wanted to know about being an RETN Site Manager and more!. ESC. ESC. ESC. 9. ESC. ESC. ESC. 10. 11. 8. 12. ESC. ESC. ESC. 19. 18. 15. 14. 16. 17. 20. ESC. 5. 6. 7. ESC. ESC. TETN. ESC. ESC. 13. 4. TEA. ESC. 3. ESC. ESC.

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RETN Site Managers

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  1. RETN Site Managers Everything you ever wanted to know about being an RETN Site Manager and more!

  2. ESC ESC ESC 9 ESC ESC ESC 10 11 8 12 ESC ESC ESC 19 18 15 14 16 17 20 ESC 5 6 7 ESC ESC TETN ESC ESC 13 4 TEA ESC 3 ESC ESC ESC 2 ESC 1 An Overview

  3. TETN 13 TEA ESC 11 RETN

  4. Admin. Admin.

  5. Types of Events • RETN professional development • Ex: Classroom Management workshop • Connect2Texas local content providers • Ex: Virtual Field Trip to the Amon Carter • District-initiated requests • Ex: Baseball Hall of Fame • TETN professional development • On as-requested basis • Don’t see it…ask! • Coordinated by ESC Consultant • Ex: Special Ed Updates

  6. Types of TETNs • Mode A • Broadcasts to the TETN Rooms around the state • Coordinated by TETN • Mode B • Mode A events that are also connect through regional networks (like RETN) • Events are named Mode B when a district sees a TETN event they want to connect to.

  7. ESC ESC ESC 9 ESC ESC ESC 10 11 8 12 ESC ESC ESC 17 16 15 20 14 19 18 ESC 5 6 7 ESC ESC TETN ESC ESC 13 4 TEA ESC 3 ESC ESC 2 ESC 1 Mode A ESC TETN broadcasts to TETN Rooms

  8. ESC ESC ESC 9 ESC ESC ESC 10 11 8 12 ESC ESC ESC 17 16 15 20 14 19 18 ESC 5 6 7 ESC ESC TETN ESC ESC 13 4 TEA ESC 3 ESC ESC 2 ESC 1 Mode B ESC TETN broadcasts to TETN Rooms AND out to districts

  9. Types of TETNs Continued • Mode E • Secondary to main TETN schedule • Broadcast through RETN system • Requires another set of VC equipment • Good for small conferences with a predetermined set of participants • A few ESCs connecting • Two districts connecting across the state • Dual Credit Courses

  10. ESC ESC ESC 9 ESC ESC ESC 10 11 8 12 ESC ESC ESC 17 16 15 20 14 19 18 ESC 5 6 7 ESC ESC TETN ESC ESC 13 4 TEA ESC 3 ESC ESC 2 ESC 1 ESC Secondary to main TETN schedule Mode E

  11. Scheduling at Your End • Schedule facilitator • Schedule equipment/Distance Learning Room • Coordinate all local activities

  12. Scheduling with RETN • Receive call about an event • Check your equipment/DL Room schedule • Add the site to the RETN Web site to receive the event • The day before, you’ll get an email • Attendance • Roster • Materials, if any

  13. On the day of the event… • Dial in at least 15 minutes early. • If a site cancels, let us know asap. • Troubleshoot as necessary • Facilitator should always be in room. • Record event as requested • Starbak • Show participants how to use microphones, change/move cameras.

  14. VC Etiquette • Communicating acceptable etiquette • Always assume people can hear you and see you! • Muting • Much of the time • Mute mic immediately after speaking • Be aware of open mics! • Voice-activated system • Eye-contact with camera • Delay

  15. Additional Responsibilities of the Site Manager • Troubleshooting equipment/software • Training participants as facilitators, if needed • Providing RETN personnel with requested information • Room changes • Site Manager changes • Distributing RETN schedule • Serves as reminder to receiving sites

  16. Additional Responsibilities of the Site Manager • Assisting the event sponsor/host in scheduling events • Configuring the distance learning room • Providing technical support to local staff • Notifying RETN staff of technical problems

  17. Topics to Consider Facilitation • Everyone signs the roster • Not on roster? Fill out Attendance Sheet • Fax back to Nelline • Materials are important • Put your participants on camera. • may affect the credit that they receive for attending.

  18. Topics to Consider Signing Up • On RETN Web site, or contact me if last minute. • Have someone there to answer roll call. • Other districts may also attend. • Registration is still on ESC Web site • Adding sites to RETN Web site does not automatically mean registration in event

  19. Good Numbers to Have • HelpDesk (Pat and Lori) • 817.740.7616 • Laurie Hogle • 817.740.3625 • Pam Neven • 817.740.3607 • Glenn Wright (Boxes & Wires) • 817.740.7605

  20. Good Web Sites to Have • TETN www.tetn.net • Connect 2 Texas www.connect2texas.net • RETN http://www4.esc11.net:81/retn/default.htm • ESCXI www.esc11.net

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