Videoconferences Links
Explore the following web sites to find information about videoconferencing. Click on the LINKS below to read about helpful information which will enable you utilize this new technology with your students. Once you have read the information and have decided on a program, which matches your content standards and will benefit your students, contact the Instructional Resource Center staff. They will facilitate your visit to the I.R.C. including scheduling your videoconference and transportation. We hope the resources on this page will benefit you and your students. (Descriptions below taken from each site.)
Are you new to videoconferencing? You will find a wealth of information at these sites!Pacific Bell Knowledge Network Explorer Videoconferencing for Learning
Videoconferencing for Learning Web site supports the effective and educational uses of Videoconferencing technology by providing basic information about the technology and instructional applications as well as resources to help you link with other Videoconferencing teachers, librarians, and content providers.
Two Way Interactive Connections in Education (TWICE)
TWICE promotes and supports collaborative connections using two way interactive video for the benefit of Michigan students.
Looking for a videoconference that correlates to your learning standards? These sites will expedite your search.Pacific Bell Videoconferencing Adventures
Oh, the places you and your students will go while using interactive videoconferencing!
Pacific Bell Videoconferencing Directory
The Pacific Bell Education First Videoconferencing Directory is a searchable database of ISDN videoconferencing sites for the K-12 school, community college, and public library communities.
Search the BCISD Video Conference Field Trip Database
This database contains programs from sites such as zoos and museums that offer ISDN or IP based videoconferencing.
Search the BCISD Content Provider Database
This database contains programs from sites such as zoos and museums that offer ISDN or IP based videoconferencing.
Video Conference Field Trips Correlated to the Michigan Curriculum Framework
We have correlated these (videoconference) programs to the Michigan Curriculum Framework to the best of our ability.
Virtual Field Trip Evaluations
Visit this Macomb Intermediate School District site to search for what other educators have to say about videoconference providers or submit your evaluation of a provider.
Do you want more of the latest information about videoconferencing? Join a listserve.Pacific Bell Collaboration Collage
To facilitate collaboration among videoconferencing educators and librarians, we've set up "Collaboration Collage" (also known as "ed1vidconf"). This e-mail listserv is appropriate for seeking subject-area experts or classroom collaborations, for posting questions, and for sharing successes or lessons learned.
We invite you to share your thoughts and questions on field trips on the TWICE listserv.
More Videoconferencing LinksBerrien County Intermdiate School District (BCISD) Distance Learning Links
A collaborative project gives you and your students an opportunity to learn with another school or classroom. There are many possibilities. Some projects are planned by ISDs and REMCs, and others are planned by teachers and tech coordinators.
TWICE Professional Development
Looking for a demonstration of video conferencing for your staff meeting or board meeting? The BCISD Field trip Database also contains information about teacher programs from content providers.
Pacific Bell Videoconferencing Planning
Planning for a successful two-way video learning experience can be daunting, especially the first few times. This page includes a lesson plan matrix and a comprehensive checklist to help teachers consider the many aspects of a successful conference. For those occasional glitches, we've added a section on handling technical problems.
Pacific Bell Videoconferencing Evaluations
When the videoconference is over, review it to help make future telelearning more effective. Consider videotaping the session and viewing it later, or jot down some notes when the session is completed.
Pacific Bell Videoconferencing - Using Compressed Video for Distance Learning
An introduction to using videoconferencing technology for teaching by Jodi Reed and Merry Woodruff, San Diego State University.
Pacific Bell Beginner's Guide to Videoconferencing
This document is meant to be a beginner's guide to videoconferencing. This guide includes:
- the basics of videoconferencing
- how to place a call
- how to get the most out of your videoconferencing experience by planning effective meetings and classes with either:
- a point-to-point call (when one party calls another party)
- a multipoint call (when three or more parties call into a multi-point bridge)
There is also a list of resources that will provide you with more detailed information.(Even though some parts of this guide do not pertain to videoconferencing in UCS, it is a good resource for videoconferencing.)
