Views on Learning, Inc.Interactive Video Conferencing

Learning Initiative

Presented by Jeff Gangloff, Distance Learning Coordinator

& Les Turner, Technology Director

About Views on Learning, Inc.

• Views on Learning, Inc. (VOL) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established to provide our Educational Broadband Service (EBS) schools with distance education opportunities that meet the requirements of NCLB and improve student learning.

The Vision

• VOL is dedicated to creating an interactive distance learning community to meet the needs of the 21st Century K-12 "digital natives." VOL will use technology to enhance the quality of learning, to increase opportunities for collaboration, and to share educational resources, including professional development.

Partnership with NIESC

• In 2008, VOL formed a partnership with the Northern Indiana Educational Service Center (NIESC) to facilitate the mission by accessing their network of education experts and resources.

• 32 school districts in our South Bend/Elkhart IN market

Northern Indiana ESC History

• Grants facilitated– Lilly Educational grant– Elkhart County DEKKO Foundation

• Professional Development• Video/Technical Expertise• Cooperative Purchasing• Collaboration History

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Service Overview

• Providing Lifesize® Videoconferencing equipment to market schools via a grant process.

• Purchased and installed a videoconferencing bridge.

• Provide professional development and technical support.

Uses of IVC*

• Shared classes• Virtual fieldtrips• Buddy classes/projects• Connect to experts• Participate in national events• Professional development*Interactive Video Conferencing

Equipment Demonstration

Collaboration Opportunities

• Use of the Bridge• Shared Content• Professional Development• Other methods of delivery• School Grants• Purchasing

Substantial Service!

• Questions--Discussion

Contact Information

Go to Views on Learning website:http://www.viewsonlearning.org