Presentation

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Exploring Distance Learning Opportunities Through

Videoconferencing

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What is Videoconferencing?

Videoconferencing technology allows two or more people at different locations to see and hear each other in real time.

It is often possible to share computer applications such as Internet pages, library catalogs, documents, or software.

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Portable Videoconferencing Systems

PolycomViewstation

V-Tel Galaxy System

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Connecting Devices to Videoconferencing Systems

Document CameraVCR DVD Player

Digital Camera

… and many other devices.

Computer

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Example of a Dedicated Room

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Pasadena ISD Facilities With Videoconference Equipment

Administration Building (One installed system and 3 portables)

6 Elementary Schools

3 Intermediate Schools

5 High Schools

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How Do Videoconferencing Systems “Talk” to Each Other?

Systems within Pasadena ISD connect to each other using the Local Area Network.

Our Videoconferencing Systems connect to our network via a standard network drop.

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How Do Videoconferencing Systems “Talk” to Each Other?

We have a “Bridge” that connects to the outside world.

We also have a firewall transversal solution.

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Videoconferencing Provides Personnel a Way To...

Collaborate with staff members across the district

Collaborate with educators world-wide

Participate in training sessions

Plan with teachers at other schools

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Videoconferencing Provides Students a Way To…

Collaborate with students in other classrooms

Learn from students, educators, and business persons anywhere in the world

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Videoconferencing Provides Students a Way To…

Visit far-away places without leaving the classroom

Develop communication skills

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Videoconferencing Provides Students a Way To… develop presentation skills

learn to use technology effectively

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Past Conferences . . .

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Read Across PasadenaElementary School Students

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Read Across PasadenaElementary School Students

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Read Across PasadenaElementary School Students

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Fall Book Reading Day

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Author Lynne Reid Banks “Live”Indian in the Cupboard

Mrs. Perry-Wiggen’s Fourth GradeMs. Angie Long’s Fourth Grade

Williams Elementary

An opportunity for students to interact with a world famous author.

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Author Lynne Reid Banks “Live”Indian in the Cupboard

Mrs. Perry-Wiggen’s Fourth Grade Ms. Angie Long’s Fourth Grade

Williams Elementary

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Author Lynne Reid Banks “Live”Indian in the Cupboard

Mrs. Perry-Wiggen’s Fourth Grade Ms. Angie Long’s Fourth Grade

Williams Elementary

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Author Lynne Reid Banks “Live”Indian in the Cupboard

Mrs. Perry-Wiggen’s Fourth Grade Ms. Angie Long’s Fourth Grade

Williams Elementary

Indian in the Cupboard book given to each student that participated in the videoconference.

Provided by: Karen Gibson, Director of Staff Development

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Texas Meets New York

First Grade Pasadena ISD

Fourth Grade Newburg, New York

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Texas Meets New York

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Texas Meets New York

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Intermediate School Academic Games

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Intermediate School Academic Games

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•The “Sudan and the Lost Boys Issues” strives to make the public aware of Sudan’s Civil War.

•Testimony to the plight of war

•Child of war - Michael Majok Kuch

Sudan and the Lost Boys

http://www.gem-ngo.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=46

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Sudan and the Lost Boys

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Sudan and the Lost Boys

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Sudan and the Lost Boys

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Live From the Heart Dobie, Memorial, Pasadena, Rayburn High Schools

Museum of Science and Industry

Live...from the Heart isn't just a chance for students to see live surgery.

It’s an opportunity to explore the human heart in all its wonder.

http://www.livefromtheheart.org/educators/index.html

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Live From the Heart Dobie, Memorial, Pasadena, Rayburn High Schools

Museum of Science and Industry

Students are able to ask the surgical team questions about all things heart-related.

http://www.livefromtheheart.org/educators/index.html

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Live From the Heart Dobie, Memorial, Pasadena, Rayburn High Schools

Museum of Science and Industry

Students are able to ask the surgical team questions about all things heart-related.

http://www.livefromtheheart.org/educators/index.html

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Live From the Heart Dobie, Memorial, Pasadena, Rayburn High Schools

Museum of Science and Industry

Live...from the Heart is also a rare glimpse into the world of health professionals, offering an unparalleled career exploration experience.

http://www.livefromtheheart.org/educators/index.html

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Live From the Heart Dobie, Memorial, Pasadena, Rayburn High Schools

http://www.livefromtheheart.org/educators/index.html

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Live From the Heart Dobie, Memorial, Pasadena, Rayburn High Schools

http://www.livefromtheheart.org/educators/index.html

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Camden Children’s Garden

http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/education.html#distancelearning

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NASA Distance Learning Programs

http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/

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Texas Connects

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Content Providers

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COSI(Center Of Science and

Industry)

Gadget Works In Depth: Autopsy Surgical Suite Experts Teacher Training

http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/

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Camden Children’s Garden

Butterflies Trees Soil Weather Genetics Tropical Rainforests

http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/education.html#distancelearning

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Visual Perception Art of Asia Images of the Medieval Era The Impressionist Era American Art from Colony

to Nation Women Artists etc.

http://www.philamuseum.org/education/32-128-195.html

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San Diego Zoo Animal Adaptations Animal Classifications Endangered Species

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/teachers/video_index.html

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Historical Actors Abraham Lincoln Benjamin Franklin Orville Wright Teddy Roosevelt Christopher Columbus Mark Twain Charles Dickens Civil War Soldier and many more.

http://www.virent.net/

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NASA Asteroids Career Exploration Cars in Space Daring Women in

Aviation Humans in Space Robotics Mission to Mars

http://nasadln.nmsu.edu/dln/

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Online Lists http://dl.remc11.k12.mi.us/default.htm

http://www.cilc.org/c/education/content_provider_programs.aspx

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/adventures.html

http://www.connect2texas.net/

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Professional Organizations

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CILC

Communities of Interest Professional

Development Content Provider List List of other Video

Conferencing Sites

http://www.cilc.org/

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PISD Videoconferencing Site

http://www.pasadenaisd.org/it/video.html

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Presentation materials:http://www.pasadenaisd.org/tcea

Contact Information:

Michael Marlermmarler@pasadenaisd.org

JohnT Powelljopowell@pasadenaisd.org