Videoconferencing in the Classroom
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| How does Videoconferencing support collaboration and learning? |
Participants will:
- learn about videoconferencing in education.
- participate in a videoconference with California Parks Program.
- participate in a videoconference with Region IX High Speed Network Leader.
- brainstorm uses of videoconferencing in the classroom.
- create a podcast as a followup activity to a videoconference session.
Introduction:
Videoconferencing connects teachers and students to expertise and resources not available in the classroom. In this session, teachers will participate in a videoconferencing with a Park Ranger from the California Parks program and leaders in the California Digital Highspeed Network. Discussions will provide insight into strategies for implementing videoconferencing in the classroom.
Web 2.0:
Workshop Sites
- Delicious: http://del.icio.us
- Edublogs.org: Workshop Blog - http://eusd.edublogs.org
- Wikispaces.org: Workshop Wiki - http://eusd-web20.wikispaces.com
- California Digital HighSpeed Network
Alan Phillips: Videoconferencing Specialist - Imperial County Office of Education - California State Parks Program
Joe von Herrmann: Program Manager - California Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS)
Resources
- Interactive Videoconferencing: North Central Educational Service District
- BorderLink Project: Imperial County: Bring Videoconferencing into the Classroom
- PacBell/AT&T: Videoconferencing for Learning
- Videoconferencing Archive: Orange County Department of Education
- Virtual Fieldtrips: Directory
- Research in Best Practices: Videoconferencing in K-12 Education (Hayden)
- ISTE NETS Refreshed standards
- Application for Highspeed Program
Activities
1). Overview of Videoconferencing in Education
2). Connect to Parks Ranger through videoconferencing
3). Connect with Alan Phillips from Imperial County Office of Education through videoconference.
4). Brainstorm uses of videoconferencing in education.
5). Create a podcast following the videoconference.
6). Lesson ideas and integration strategies.
7). Survey for Workshop: Survey
Follow-up Dates: September 13, November 15th, January 10th, March 13th (3-5pm) District Office
Questions: Dr. Kathy Hayden: khayden@csusm.edu