Getting Started with Videoconferencing

Note: This post was written for the MACUL conference blog 2007 with attendees in mind. However I’m reposting it here because it seems it would be useful for readers here too. H.323 The videoconferencing TWICE is showcasing here uses the H.323 videoconferencing standard. We connect using IP or via the Internet. Generally this is “room-based” [...]

Learning About Great Lakes Native People With Cranbrook

MACUL Session: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Presenter: Charlon Franke, Teacher, Fraser Public Schools Connection: Cranbrook Institute of Science After an introduction from Charlon on how she uses Cranbrook’s programs in her curriculum, Cameron Wood from Cranbrook gave an overview of the programs that they offer. As Cameron walked us through the activity, he explained how he was [...]

Places to Go, People to Meet, Things to Do

MACUL Session: Thursday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Presenter: Keith Sadlier, Teacher, Utica Community Schools / TWICE Board Member Connection: Ebeling Elementary, Utica Community Schools Keith Sadlier is sharing with us today the power of kids talking to kids via videoconferencing. Keith started with a nice overview of what you can do with videoconferencing and how to find [...]

Eighth Grade Science Students Work with NASA

MACUL Session: Thursday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Presenter: Anders Hill, Teacher, Missaukee County Public Schools Connection: NASA Digital Learning Network, Cleveland, OH This session started with Anders Hill describing how he uses connections with NASA in his eighth grade science class. He’s used the Cars in Space program with his robotics class, talked to NASA engineers with [...]

How Can a Sea Cow Enhance Your Teaching?

MACUL Session: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Presenters: Kim Randolph, Teacher, Port Huron Area School District, and Terry Harrington, Assistant Director of Education Technology, St. Clair County RESA Connection: Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida First videoconferencing session at MACUL this year is a connection to Mote Marine Laboratory along with Kim Randolph, a third grade teacher, [...]

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