Video ConferencingVideo ConferencingAn Informational PathfinderAn Informational Pathfinder
Prepared by Laurie LeFever, LMSPrepared by Laurie LeFever, LMS
Frazer Elementary SchoolFrazer Elementary School
IntroductionIntroduction
What equipment does the SCSD have?What equipment does the SCSD have?PowerPlayPowerPlayTMTM Cart Systems from BNI Cart Systems from BNI Solutions (Solutions (www.bnisolutions.comwww.bnisolutions.com))
What do they do?What do they do?Facilitate simultaneous, immediate Facilitate simultaneous, immediate communication and/or instruction communication and/or instruction among multiple locations, schools, among multiple locations, schools, and/or classroomsand/or classrooms
What’s in it for staff/students?What’s in it for staff/students? More diverse interactionsMore diverse interactions Greater collaboration Greater collaboration Easier communication with expertsEasier communication with experts Heightened student motivationHeightened student motivation New opportunities for virtual field tripsNew opportunities for virtual field trips Development of communication skillsDevelopment of communication skills Expansion of course offeringsExpansion of course offerings Another connection to real-world skillsAnother connection to real-world skills Means of addressing varied learning stylesMeans of addressing varied learning styles Increased in-depth learning opportunitiesIncreased in-depth learning opportunities
How can I use it?How can I use it?
There are so many great uses:There are so many great uses: CoursesCourses LessonsLessons TutoringTutoring Virtual Field TripsVirtual Field Trips Multi-School ProjectsMulti-School Projects Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development MeetingsMeetings Team TeachingTeam Teaching CompetitionsCompetitions
Where can I get more ideas?Where can I get more ideas?
Try these sites for starters:Try these sites for starters:
Knowledge Network Explorer:Videoconferen- Knowledge Network Explorer:Videoconferen- cing for Learning: Examples and Ideas cing for Learning: Examples and Ideas http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/ihttp://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/ideas.htmldeas.html
Using Videoconferencing in the Classroom Using Videoconferencing in the Classroom http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/vihttp://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/videoclass.htmldeoclass.html
What will my students need to What will my students need to know before we conference?know before we conference?
Discuss/Practice:Discuss/Practice:• Equipment set-upEquipment set-up• Function controlsFunction controls• Camera eye-contactCamera eye-contact• Virtual participationVirtual participation• Appropriate dressAppropriate dress• Acceptable Acceptable
gesturesgestures• Camera positioningCamera positioning• Voice levelVoice level• Expected etiquetteExpected etiquette
TIP:TIP: You may actually want You may actually want to rehearse before the to rehearse before the live conference. This live conference. This allows you to review allows you to review your expectations your expectations before including before including another class in your another class in your activity. It also allows activity. It also allows students to get over students to get over the “goofy” factor!the “goofy” factor!
Where can I get more Where can I get more preparation information?preparation information?
Try these sites:Try these sites:
CU-SeeMe Etiquette 101CU-SeeMe Etiquette 101 http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/videoettiq.htmlhttp://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/videoettiq.html
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. “Digital Bridges: A Teacher’s Guide to “Digital Bridges: A Teacher’s Guide to Video Conferencing.” 2000.Video Conferencing.” 2000. http://www.netc.org/digitalbridges/teachersguide/classroom.htmlhttp://www.netc.org/digitalbridges/teachersguide/classroom.html
Shutte, Carla. “Videoconferencing for Shutte, Carla. “Videoconferencing for Educators.” Educators.” Wired @ SchoolWired @ School. 1998.. 1998. http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/videomain.htmlhttp://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/videomain.html
The key to success is planning!The key to success is planning!
It is important to:It is important to:• Communicate with conference leaders Communicate with conference leaders
• Consider location (need network access)Consider location (need network access)
• Stick with curriculum contentStick with curriculum content
• Enhance, rather than replace, classroom unitsEnhance, rather than replace, classroom units
• Write out your procedure; include measurable goalsWrite out your procedure; include measurable goals
• Plan student participation activitiesPlan student participation activities
• Give students a print guide to followGive students a print guide to follow
• Abide by copyright laws/policiesAbide by copyright laws/policies
• Remember time zonesRemember time zones
• Consider costsConsider costs
• Have a phone nearbyHave a phone nearby
A Few Set-up Tips:A Few Set-up Tips:
Have a phone nearby if possible.Have a phone nearby if possible. Test equipment ahead of time.Test equipment ahead of time. Use care in cable/cord placement.Use care in cable/cord placement. Consider adding a document camera Consider adding a document camera
(also known as a flex cam. or ELMO).(also known as a flex cam. or ELMO). Ensure network access availability.Ensure network access availability. Check camera/microphone positions.Check camera/microphone positions. Vary teaching styles and camera Vary teaching styles and camera
placements to maintain attention.placements to maintain attention.
Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations FontsFonts
• Arial, Times, Helvetica, Arial, Times, Helvetica, Gothic, CourierGothic, Courier
• 30 point or larger30 point or larger• ConsistencyConsistency
ColorsColors• Dark background/ light Dark background/ light
fontfont• Use color to emphasize Use color to emphasize
important words.important words.
GraphicsGraphics• Clip ArtClip Art• ChartsCharts• GraphsGraphs• Video ClipsVideo Clips
Page DesignPage Design• Balance all components Balance all components
for clear viewing.for clear viewing.• Preview presentation.Preview presentation.
More Information on Planning:More Information on Planning:
Davidson, Hall. “Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines Davidson, Hall. “Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers.” NCCEI. 2002. for Teachers.” NCCEI. 2002. http://www.nccei.org/blackboard/copyright.htmlhttp://www.nccei.org/blackboard/copyright.html
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. “Digital Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. “Digital Bridges: A Teacher’s Guide to Video Bridges: A Teacher’s Guide to Video Conferencing.” 2000. Conferencing.” 2000. http://www.netc.org/digitalbridges/teachersguide/planning.hhttp://www.netc.org/digitalbridges/teachersguide/planning.htmltml
Shutte, Carla. “Videoconferencing for Educators.” Shutte, Carla. “Videoconferencing for Educators.” Wired @ SchoolWired @ School. 1998. . 1998. http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/videomain.htmlhttp://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow6/nov98/videomain.html
What connections are available?What connections are available?
Most SCSD schools have the equipment. See your Most SCSD schools have the equipment. See your library media specialist for a user group list.library media specialist for a user group list.
Directories exist for:Directories exist for:• Other schoolsOther schools• MuseumsMuseums• UniversitiesUniversities• Virtual Field Trip ProvidersVirtual Field Trip Providers• ZoosZoos• OrganizationsOrganizations• ScientistsScientists• LibrariesLibraries• And many, many more…And many, many more…
Try these:
SBC Videoconference Activities
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/adventures.html
SBC Searchable Directory
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/kne_search.html
NoodleTrip Search Engine
http://www.noodletrip.com/
Digital Bridges Provider List
http://www.netc.org/digitalbridges/images/site/pdf/ivc.providers.pdf
Don’t forget to Don’t forget to evaluate and share evaluate and share
the results!the results!
As with any lesson, assessment is critical. Did you meet your goals and objectives? Consider:
Student Products Student Participation Student Learning Videoconference Process Videoconference Facilitation
What will you use?What will you use? RubricsRubrics SurveysSurveys TestsTests ProjectsProjects ReflectionReflection DiscussionDiscussion PortfoliosPortfolios ChecklistsChecklists Writing PiecesWriting PiecesSee:See:
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. “Digital Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. “Digital Bridges: A Teacher’s Guide to Video Bridges: A Teacher’s Guide to Video Conferencing.” 2000. Conferencing.” 2000. http://www.netc.org/digitalbridges/teachersguide/http://www.netc.org/digitalbridges/teachersguide/assessment.htmlassessment.html
This presentation was created using the following resources:This presentation was created using the following resources:
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