Have you been as puzzled (frustrated?) as me in trying to dial into the right conferences from a Tandberg MCU to either another Tandberg or a Codian set up with the entry queue and conference numbers to access with a DTMF tone? I finally opened a trouble ticket on the dialing that’s bugging me, and [...]
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This week I’ve been working on my two online classes on curriculum videoconferencing: Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections, and Kid2Kid Videoconference Connections. They both start on October 6. New Articles It’s been time for an upgrade, and some new articles. Some of you know I’ve been working on a VC Literature Review. I’ve been able to [...]
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Take a moment to review the Polycom Special Events for 2008-2009. There’s a nice line-up of options for many grade levels! Registration just opened today!
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Reed Middle School, Bridgman, is connecting today to The Cleveland Museum of Art for their Native Americans and Settlers program. Last year, this school did several CMA programs with another grade level, and since they loved the experience, the media specialist has found funding for most of the classes to connect to CMA this year! [...]
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Today Village Adventist School is connecting to the New York Hall of Science for their Sports Challenge program. This is our first student videoconference of this school year (many meetings have happened already!) One thing I noticed right away, is the presenter waved his hands and asked the students if the movement was fast or [...]
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Did you miss the Elevate 2008 conference? The keynote videos have been posted online! Check them out! Also, the videos from Carol Skyring’s session are in a playlist on YouTube.
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In the Jazz workshops this summer, over 60 collaborative projects were written. They are posted on the Collaborative VCs wiki, so take some time to peruse the new ideas.
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The Buffalo Zoo has added IP; so now they can do IP and ISDN! We use the Buffalo Zoo for our Ice Bear & Little Fox ASK programs and they are excellent! So, if you need a zoo program, and want to connect to a zoo that does flexible scheduling (on demand), try the Buffalo [...]
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Are you following the NY Hall of Science Virtual Visit blog? If not, take a look at their new video clips introducing and featuring their “virtual visits” or videoconference programs. Check it out!
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Check out this program from MAGPI and the National Constitution Center: ISSUES FACING PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: A New Exchange Program from the National Constitution Center! DATE: September 23, 2008 TIME: 1-3 p.m. EDT TARGET AUDIENCE: High School Students HOW TO PARTICIPATE: In order to be an interactive videoconference site for this event, your site must have [...]
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