This morning we connected again to Pakistan, this time with a sophomore World Issues class from Edwardsburg High School. Our class shared the seven themes of culture: social organization, holiday celebrations (Halloween & corn mazes), language (slang), arts & literature (types of music), religion, government, and economics. They used skits, pictures, costumes, and props in [...]
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This morning Benton Harbor High School students participated in a college recruitment event coordinated by CILC. This unique event allows students to hear from many recruiters from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The recruiters are onsite in Indianapolis. Each recruiter comes up and the classes get to ask questions of the recruiter in round robin [...]
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Today after hurried preparations, we did our first international connection of this school year. A second grade class at E. P. Clarke Elementary in St. Joseph connected with some 2nd, 3rd and 4th class students in Karachi, Pakistan. The two classes shared information about their homes and families. One Hindu student in Pakistan shared how [...]
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Yesterday I tested with the three Benton Harbor middle schools who just installed used Polycom 512s. I’m so excited that they now have access! A huge barrier to using videoconferencing in my middle schools is the transportation to the high school to access the technology. It’s easier for one or two elementary classes to come [...]
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So you’re a 2nd grade teacher and trying to pick the best VC program for this year? Here are what I consider to be your best choices. Science Of all the possibilities we’ve correlated to the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations for 2nd grade, I’d say choose one of these providers: The Center for Puppetry [...]
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So you’re a 1st grade teacher and trying to pick the best VC program for this year? Here are what I consider to be your best choices. Science Of all the possibilities we’ve correlated to the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations for 1st grade, I’d say choose one of these providers: The Center for Puppetry [...]
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If you’re interested in doing a videoconference related to math, you may have found that there aren’t as many opportunties as other subject areas. However, there are still some good choices. Content Providers On the Wall: Drawing on Math from the Indianapolis Museum of Art. We’ve really enjoyed this program. Students use math to solve [...]
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In August I read an article in Wired Magazine titled The Dream Factory where the author designed his own guitar, sent the design to a “fab lab” and for about $1000 received his own guitar back in the mail. Very intriguing in the possibilities! Of course I’m always thinking of the videoconferencing possibilities! Wouldn’t it [...]
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There’s also a stack of expert interviews from several locations. We really like the COSI Columbus ones. They are available on many science topics. COSI Columbus has many experts available on topics such as: climate change, migratory birds, athletic performance, PC robotics, memory, ecology, genetics, forensics, and more! Vanderbilt Virtual School and Vanderbilt Center for [...]
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We’ve had quite an increase this year in programs available for foreign languages. Here’s what’s available: Spanish The Cleveland Museum of Art, one of our favorite providers, will present a couple of their programs in Spanish if requested. The Indianapolis Museum of Art offers an excellent interactive program called the Speak to Learn Game Show. [...]
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