Sailing the Inner Reaches of the Northwest Passage

Content Provider		The Mariners' Museum
Contact Information		Anne Marie Millar distancelearning@marinersmuseum.org 100 Museum Drive Newport News, VA 23606 United States Phone: (757) 591-7748
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Retirement Communities, Public Library: Library Patrons, Museum Patrons
Maximum Number of Participants		no maximum
Minimum Number of Participants		no minimum
Primary Disciplines		Sciences, Social Studies/History
Program Description		Has climate change affected the Arctic Ice? Get a firsthand account as sailor and pilot Russell Roberts recounts his trip through the famed Northwest Passage on a 42-foot sailboat. Roberts will talk about the Arctic conditions, the people, the animals and the challenges of navigating a pleasure craft through one of the most notorious stretches of water on the planet.
Program Format		This is a lecture-style program with an opportunity to ask questions following the author's talk.
Objectives		The participant will hear the accounts of an adventure through the Northwest Passage and will come away with a better understanding of the impact global climate has on the arctic region.
Program Length		approximately one hour
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile. 3/16/2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM 03/14/2011
Date/Time Notes		This special lecture is part of The Mariners' Museum's Maritime Lecture Series. Your group will be joining an audience assembled at The Mariners'.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $100.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $100.00 What's this? View Only Cost: $100.00 View Only Cost with Premium Service: $100.00 What's this? Point to Point Cost: $100.00 Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $100.00 What's this?
Cancellation Policy		We do not charge for programs cancelled due to acts of nature. The full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hour notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP

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Free Book Reviews Made Easy With Adora--recorded video

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Content Provider

Adora Svitak
Contact Information

Adora Svitak

joyce@adorasvitak.com

16643 NE 89th ST

Redmond, WA 98052

United States

Phone: (425) 882-1603

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

Primary Disciplines
Best Practice, Character Education, Foreign/World Languages, International, Language Arts/English

Secondary Disciplines
Best Practice, Character Education, Community Interests, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Technology/Information Science

Program Description
Ten-year-old published author and seasoned presenter Adora Svitak gives kids tips on writing book reviews and leads students in interactive activities so that students will walk away with a greater understanding and enjoyment of writing. The students' book reviews will be posted online, utilizing technology to reach out to greater audiences.

Program Format
1. Intro

2. Presentation

3. Questions and Answers

Objectives
-Participants will walk away with greater understanding of literature analysis-Participants will learn the importance of sharing opinions-Participants will gain understanding about writing book reviews

National Standards to which this program aligns
NL-Eng.K-12.3 Evaluating StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.4 Communication SkillsNL-Eng.K-12.5 Communication StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.6 Applying KnowledgeNL-Eng.K-12.12 Applying Language SkillsNL-Eng.K-12.3 Evaluating StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.4 Communication SkillsNL-Eng.K-12.5 Communication StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.6 Applying KnowledgeNL-Eng.K-12.12 Applying Language Skills

State Standards to which this program aligns
NL-Eng.K-12.3 Evaluating StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.4 Communication SkillsNL-Eng.K-12.5 Communication StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.6 Applying KnowledgeNL-Eng.K-12.12 Applying Language SkillsNL-Eng.K-12.3 Evaluating StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.4 Communication SkillsNL-Eng.K-12.5 Communication StrategiesNL-Eng.K-12.6 Applying KnowledgeNL-Eng.K-12.12 Applying Language Skills

Program Length
50 minutes

By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Date/Time Notes
Any time, it's recorded video

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
View Only Cost: $0.00View Only Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Cancellation Policy
Please notify joyce at joyce@adorasvitak.com

Is video taping allowed?
No

The Provider broadcasts over
IP

Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
internet connection with PC

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FREE Teacher Workshop: Introduction to videoconferencing with the CMA

CILC
Program Flyer: Teacher Workshop: Introduction to videoconferencing with the CMA

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Professional Development Provider

Cleveland Museum of Art
Contact Information

Dale Hilton
dhilton@clevelandart.org
11150 East Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 707-2491

Program Type Individual Program

Target Audience Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Public Library: Library Staff
Primary Disciplines Standards, Technology/Information Science, Video Conferencing Awareness, Arts

Program Description

This free* half-hour program introduces distance learning topics from the Cleveland Museum of Art to your teachers. You will be able to sample images and content from two or three lessons (you pick the topics from the program list - just let us know your choices), and ask questions. This is a helpful way to become familiar with videoconferencing and/or to discover which lessons work best with your curriculum. *Program is FREE all summer and after 3:00 pm EST during the school year. Before 3:00 pm during the school year, workshops are $1.00/minute. Program Format Presentation will include images and sample activities from Cleveland Museum of Art programming. Particpants are encouraged to ask questions. Objectives Participants will have a better understanding of how videoconferencing works.Participants will have a better understanding of distance learning through the CMA. National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal.Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate. Organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district. Program

Length 30 minutes By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY Connection Type(s) Available and

Program Fees Cost per Site: $0.00 Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge Program Fee Notes * Payment is due in full on receipt of e- mailed program confirmation. * Purchase orders are due within 10 days of registration. * Inservice is FREE after 3:00 pm eastern time (and all summer), and during regular hours: $1.00/minute Cancellation Policy * No refunds on scheduled programs. Rescheduling is subject to availability. * Cancellations must be received 48 hours in advance to be eligible for rescheduling. Program is Offered Through Videoconference

Is video taping allowed? No

The Provider broadcasts over ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIPInternet 2 Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider Schools are required to dial into the CMA. Please state connection speed on registration form. CMA can connect from 384 kbps up to 3 mbps speed. How to Request this Program:--Request this Program Now