WHERE CAN THE WEB WHERE CAN THE WEB TAKE YOU?TAKE YOU?

Interactive Video Interactive Video ConferencingConferencing

Why videoconference?

• Saves time

• Saves money

– Professional Development– Classroom Enhancement– Meetings– Community Outreach

NCDPI Distance NCDPI Distance Learning Web Site Learning Web Site

• High School Student CoursesHigh School Student Courses

• Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

• Classroom ResourcesClassroom Resources

• Interactive Video ConferencingInteractive Video Conferencing

• NC DPI Video Conferencing CenterNC DPI Video Conferencing Center

Interactive Video Interactive Video Conferencing Conferencing

• Preparation Up FrontPreparation Up Front

• Purchasing & E-RatePurchasing & E-Rate

• NC Information HighwayNC Information Highway

• Classroom UseClassroom Use

• Collaboration & InstructionCollaboration & Instruction

• OtherOther

PREPARATION PREPARATION UP-FRONT UP-FRONT

• What is IVC?What is IVC?

• How is it used by educators?How is it used by educators?

• Quick list of what I can do.Quick list of what I can do.

• What to think about before What to think about before putting down the money.putting down the money.

• Other resourcesOther resources

Purchasing the Purchasing the Equipment Equipment

• What to considerWhat to consider

• Other FundingOther Funding

• Some vendorsSome vendors

NCIH/NCVPS NCIH/NCVPS

• Why join?Why join?

• Current chargesCurrent charges

• What to do nextWhat to do next

• Scheduling and the NCIHScheduling and the NCIH

Resources for Teachers Resources for Teachers

• WHY?WHY?• GET STARTED?GET STARTED?• ABOUT?ABOUT?• PAY FOR?PAY FOR?• SUCCESSFUL?SUCCESSFUL?• DETAILSDETAILS

Instruction Instruction

• Receiving a ClassReceiving a Class– In-stateIn-state

– Out-of-stateOut-of-state

• Offering a ClassOffering a Class

Professional Development

• Video Programs and Series

• DL Videoconferences/Webcasts

• Virtual Worlds

• Other PD Opportunities

• Other Online Resources for Media/Technology Administration

Classroom Resources

• Instructional TV

• IT Section Online Resources

• Instructional Video

• DL Videoconferences/Webcasts

NC DPI Video Conferencing Center

• Presentations

• Calendars

• Video Conferencing

• Other Meetings

Questions?Questions?

Contact InformationContact Information

Gerri BatchelorGerri Batchelor

Technology & Info. Services/E-RateTechnology & Info. Services/E-Rate

Department of Public InstructionDepartment of Public Instruction

6316 Mail Service Center6316 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27599-6316Raleigh, NC 27599-6316

919-807-3449919-807-3449

Gbatchel@dpi.state.nc.usGbatchel@dpi.state.nc.us