Post on 16-May-2015
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Connecting the Dots for a Global Classroom
Video Conferencing 101:
You’ve unpacked your equipment…
All of the cables are plugged in…
So, now what?
Maybe you’re feeling:
concerned
worried
nervous
overwhelmed
and even a
bit excited
?
Concerned: What do I do next?Worried: What’s involved with executing a video
conference with my own topic?Nervous: Will I know those with whom I connect?Overwhelmed: How much planning and prep is
required?Excited: Let’s get these students and teachers
connected!
As you get more comfortable, try a video conference with one other group.
You can call directly into their equipment, or they can call you.
What can I do to get started, then?
Begin with a webcast or a prepared conference.
Just tune in and watch or call in and participate.
Absolutely!
•As your comfort level increases, you can invite multiple groups to join your conference.
•You will need to contact Sister Geralyn to arrange bridging for multiple participants.
Can I involve multiple classrooms
in my conference?
The possibilities are truly endless…
The possibilities
Types of Connection
Opportunities
Connect with Experts
•Meet with an author
•Discuss principles of Science with a
scientist
•Study the stars with NASA
Physicist at UPenn—How is a
cloud like a volcano?
What If?Published
author discussed
story endings
Virtual Field Trips
•Visit a museum to learn
about an exhibit
•Learn about animals at
the zoo
Cleveland Zoo:
Koalas
Visit the Tooth Fairy to learn about Dental Hygiene
Working Together
•Review a book assigned to the class
•Share a virtual storybook
•Collaborate on a project based unit of
study
Discussed a shared book with classroom in Texas
Shareda project with
Diocese about famous
dates in October
Teaching the Teachers
•Share a lesson plan within the Diocese
•Give specifics of a project that worked for
you
•Sharing + learning = SUCCESS!
We have the ideas…
Now how do we make them
work?
Time to Get
Connected
Sharing with Collaborative Learning
1. Choose a lesson/unit to share.2. Reach out and connect with other schools.3. Check the Time Zone of your conference.4. Set up the plan by communicating with
participating teacher.5. Perform a test call to check connectivity.
1. Do this a day or two in advance.2. Will ensure a successful, smooth-running
conference.6. Review conference etiquette with students.7. Go with the flow!
1. Sometimes, no matter how much you plan, technology does not always cooperate.
Conferencing with an Outside Organization
1. Choose a lesson or unit to enhance with a video conference opportunity.2. Research available conferences through: MAGPI, CILC, Google, or social media contacts.3. Always check the time zone and cost when planning.4. Register for the conference and check for any preparations that need to be completed by the class before the conference.5. Follow host guidelines for pre-conference testing.6. Have your students ready for the conference 15 minutes before the scheduled conference.7. Discuss Video Conferencing etiquette.
http://magpi.net/Programs-Events
Download the new MAGPI Fall Program.
You can search for opportunities that are
offered FREE for teachers and students!
In the very beginning, STMM visited the different Polycom sites listed in the Conferencing Phone Book to connect to China, Chicago, Japan,
Sister Geralyn was kind enough to test the equipment with us with a few “play” sessions.
A simple project about important events for days during the month of October with 5th grade was shared with Sister and many members of the Diocesan staff.
Grow with Conferencing
Don’t forget about Skype, easy way to connect to one other person. STMM has used it to:
-connect to authors, -visit our priest at his new home for a tour, -the principal in her office, -a sick student home recovering from
surgery.
Also Webcasts are available through Scholastic, Discovery Ed, Skype in Education and other educational sites.
Alternatives to Video Conferencing
Time Period Grades Topic Information
6,7,8 Ancient Greece
Presentation of projects, shared learning
January/Feb 1 100 Day Project
Sharing of what STMM does for 100 days and learning what your project may be
7,8 Financial LiteracyLearning about different types of government economies and how they affect how people live
Oct-Nov 4 Shiloh Discussion of the book
Oct-Nov 1-8 StorybirdDigital storybook, guiding you through creating a digital storybook with your class
March-April 8 To Kill a Mockingbird Discussion of the book
Please contact Mrs.Ciccocioppi@stmmparish.org if you are
interested in joining one of these conferences!
We Challenge You: Video Conference with Us!Video Conferencing Opportunities with St. Margaret
MaryWe will continue to update this list. Please learn with
us!