Here’s another great post from my current online class, Kid2Kid Videoconference Connections. The class was discussing Scott Merrick’s article, When Good Technology Goes Bad. This post is from a teacher and highlights the essential role of the media specialist in supporting videoconferencing: The article was a bit funny. I think that the reason teachers (I [...]
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Polycom is offering a set of free special events this year. You can read about all the details and register here. These are offered through a partnership with Berrien County ISD (for registration) and Macomb ISD (for bridging). Here is a taste of the programs available: ASK program with author Janie Panagopoulos October 30 and [...]
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Last evening I hosted a group of 18 preservice teachers from Western Michigan University who are part of an elementary science methods class. We took a trip to the Cleveland Institute of Music for a taste of their Science of Sound program. None of the students had experienced a videoconference before. Afterward a great demo [...]
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Did you notice the announcement for KC3 – Kids Creating Community Content? If you’re looking for ways to engage students in authentic research, presentation skills and use of technology then you’ll want to be involved in the 2007-2008 Kids Creating Community Content (KC3) Contest. THE CONTEST From east to west, urban or rural, we each [...]
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Did you know that November 12-16 is National Distance Learning Week? And, CILC is hosting awards on various distance learning topics. Click here to nominate a project or content provider, etc.
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Our connection with Namibia this past summer was featured in the September CILC Newsletter. Check it out if you didn’t read it already.
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I was so delighted to find an email from Ruth Blankenbaker, CILC Executive Director, in my inbox this afternoon. Ruth has started blogging about videoconferencing. With a very creative title (another name-word-play), and an edgy engaging writing style. Be sure to add BlankenBlogger to your list of IVC blogs to read. Welcome, Ruth, to the [...]
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I learned a new videoconference troubleshooting term today. “Ear rot” is what you get when you spend hours & hours on the phone with the helpdesk. It’s pretty funny actually, when you’ve spent all day on the phone on a Friday. I’ll refrain from naming the vendor that gave me “ear rot” today. LOL. Problem [...]
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