Building BridgesUsing Web Conferencing

Pat Ruchlewicz lruchlewicz@bcps.orgNancy Reed nreed@bcps.org

A. I am a classroom teacher

B. I am an ELL teacher

C. I am an administrator

D. I am in administration outside of a school building.

Question – What is your current position in education?

Participants will examine Webinar/Web Conferencing in order to identify advantages to students in the 21st Century classroom.

Objective

YES

NO

Question – Have you used Video Conferencing in your classroom?

21st Century Learner◦Jobs of the future

Technology Infusion

Overview – Current Expectations

Student Centered◦Hands on◦Active

participation

Authentic Assessment◦Real life

situations

Overview – Current Expectations21st Century Learner

ELL Students – Beginners of English

Using developmentally appropriate literature Fluency Vocabulary development Proper grammar

Using Web Conferencing

ELL Students – Beginners of English

Using Web Conferencing

Kindergarten Students – Beginners of English

Using developmentally appropriate literature Curriculum objectives in real world situations Skills & Content development Cross Curricular [Infusing music, science and

literature]

Using Web Conferencing

Whistle For Willie

Curriculum that Crosses Grades

What ideas do you have that might work between two very different groups?

Grade LevelSubject Matter

Diverse Cultural Setting

Culmination Event

Blending cultures and divergent ages

Practicing English with a safe audience

Communicating with Non-verbal cues

What tips do we suggest?

Wired Network Connection

Practice with “Chat” feature using keyboard◦ This is in addition to audio

Do a practice Webinar just to introduce the students to the concept of web conferencing

Good speakers◦ Microphone should be kept away from speakers

What tips do we suggest?

Be sure of date and time of conference

Stand alone microphone◦ For 1 at a time speakers

Camera or a tripod for large groups◦ Long cable to connect to the computer◦ Sole responsibility of the camera holder

Dry Run◦ Practice connecting and working in actual space◦ Have a backup plan should connections fail

What tips do we suggest?

Do you feel that you would try a Webinar?

Yes

No

Are You Convinced?

Contact Information:Baltimore County Public Schools

Pat Ruchlewicz, lruchlewicz@bcps.org Nancy Reed, nreed@bcps.org

Questions?