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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 [email protected]
JohnT [email protected]