Now that September is over, my videoconference calendar has more programs. It’s getting busier! Here’s a flavor of some of the programs we did this week: Two art classes connected to The Cleveland Museum of Art (my favorite art museum) for Aztec, Maya and More Seven 2rd and 3rd grade classes connected to the Buffalo [...]
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We’ve looked at a continuum of equipment/software solutions for videoconferencing, and yesterday a continuum of interactivity. Today, let’s think about a continuum of depth of learning… Depth of Learning Continuum Some videoconferences require no preparation at all. Some videoconferences are only 5 minutes long! (see the suggested agenda here for Skype calls) Some content providers [...]
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Just in time for the ASK programs in Jazz tomorrow, the new ASKprocess.wikispaces.com website is up & running thanks to hard work from Michael, my intern. (And new graphic by Roxanne of Whirlidurb.) This site provides an entrance to learn about the ASK program, watch the ASK video (newly encoded at a higher quality and [...]
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Preparing Questions for Your Videoconference Some videoconferences are student question directed, such as the ASK programs, COSI Columbus’ Expert Interviews, interviewing your senator or representative, and other similar activities. Other content providers offer programming that includes a 5-10 minute question and answer period. The type of program may determine the number of questions your students [...]
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SIG IVC Showcase: Elaine Shuck, Polycom, Inc. Elaine started with a cute video clip about a student waking up in the morning to get engaged. Polycom Special Events She described the Polycom Special Event with blind author Jim Stovall, as well as other events: Dr. Ben Carson, Evelyn Coleman, Laurie Keller, Sarah Miller, Elizabeth Raum, [...]
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Today we have a group of Vietnam veterans talking to students across the country about their experiences. We have several classes from MI participating, as well as classes from NY, PA and NE. These are the panels that participated today: 9:30 Session Panel: SGT Jess Bowman, CDR Don Oderkirk, Major Weldon Burden, L/CPL Denton Kime [...]
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For the last four years, we’ve been partnering with Region 20, in San Antonio, TX to do an ASK program on the book, Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez. Our students read the book, and are interviewing a panel of former migrant workers at Region 20. This program is particularly powerful, as most of [...]
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Today we have two local classes interviewing a panel of experts who work with the homeless in Berrien County. Students have read the book Monkey Island, a story about a homeless boy in New York. The students are interviewing people from various agencies in our county who assist the homeless. Here is a sample of [...]
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It’s December 7, and we’re remembering Pearl Harbor by having three sessions interviewing panels of our local World War II veterans. Here are some of the questions the students asked: What was your inspiration or motivation during the war? Which front do you think was the most difficult? Do you think it made a difference [...]
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Today we have four classes participating in the TWICE ASK program with Tuskegee Airman Alexander Jefferson on his book Red Tail Captured, Red Tail Free. Wayne RESA hosted, bridged, and facilitated this videoconference for TWICE. Some of the questions students have asked are: What was the food like in prison? What went through your mind [...]
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