FREE Grades 1-12: Videoconferencing 101 - Certification Credit Offered

Content Provider		Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing
Contact Information		Tracy Holland tracy@alterenterprise.com 1121 E Braodway Suite 125 Missoula, MT 59802 United States Phone: (406) 550-0292
Program Type		Program Series This is a two part series. Please complete this introduction before selecting your follow up program. The second portion must be scheduled within 2 months of this preview for OPI Renewal Units to be given.
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, teachers, administrators, principals
Maximum Number of Participants		none
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Reading, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Secondary Disciplines		wildlife
Program Description		The first portion of this program will allow teachers and administrators to experience their videoconferencing equipment by connecting to us in Montana. You will learn how you can incorporate videoconferencing into your classroom and curriculum to keep students motivated. To earn your OPI renewal unit, you must schedule a follow-up program within 2 months. A short preview of each program you can select from will be given during this presentation. Teachers may complete the second portion as a group or individually as long as students are involved.
Program Format		1. Introduction to your videoconferencing equipment and how you can incorporate it into your classroom. 2. Overview of Alter Enterprise and the content we provide. 3. Learn what a typical program may entail. 4. Practice using your videoconferencing equipment as we answer any questions you may have. 5. Attendees can suggest new topics for programs and ask questions about our existing programs.
Objectives		Participants will learn about Alter Enterprise and the content/programs we provide. Participants will become more familiar with their videoconferencing equipment by experiencing this free portion. Questions can be asked regarding the already available programs and suggestions can be given for more program offerings.
Program Length		20-30 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request and by published date(s) and time(s)
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile. 12/7/2010 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM 5:25 PM - 6:00 PM 12/05/2010 12/8/2010 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM 5:25 PM - 6:00 PM 12/07/2010 12/16/2010 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM 5:25 PM - 6:00 PM 12/14/2010
Date/Time Notes		This is an extension of our Free Preview Program. The first three offerings are at scheduled times and then it will be offered by request only. To complete the 1 hour lesson time needed for earning renewal credits, teachers must follow-up by scheduling a program within 2 months of this free preview.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		By Request Cost: $0.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?
Program Fee Notes		This portion is free. The second program, scheduled to complete the renewal unit, will contain a fee.
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP

Grades 5-12: Tom Hanks!

WVIZ and NOTA in conjunction with the Great Lakes Theater Festival is hosting awarding winning actor and producer Tom Hanks on Monday, October 12th.
Please have your students and teachers join us to hear from one of the most popular stars in contemporary American Cinema.

This special program is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Although the program is scheduled to end at 11:00 a.m. it may be extended to 11:30. Schools are welcome to disconnect from the program as necessary.

Schools interested in participating in this program should contact my office by October 7th.

John R. Ramicone
Director of Distance Learning Services-WVIZ/NOTA
1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
phone: 216-916-6360
fax: 216-916-6361
email: jramicone@ideastream.org

FREE 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

**FREE** Polycom Special Events

2008-2009 Polycom Special Events

Special Events include connections to renowned authors, experts in the field, famous locations and many other events that provide FREE rich content to Polycom customers to enhance curriculum and increase student achievement.

Times of the events are listed in Eastern Time (ET) followed by the other time zones - Central Time (CT), Mountain Time (MT) and Pacific Time (PT).

All events are free, but author interviews require a book to be read for the event. Author interviews use the ASK Process (“Authors Specialist and Knowledge”) - an organized process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about.

Click on the event below and you will see a page that contains the details of the event. There will also be a link to the registration page. Registration for second semester events will open on December 1st. Please check your calendars carefully (teacher conferences, vacation days, state testing) and make sure your class is available before registering. Cancelations are requested 5 weeks in advance to give another class a chance to participate.

In the side bar on this page is a link to the student permission form needed for your students. Please print it out, have one filled out for each student and send them to Elaine Shuck, 2209 Thompson Dr., Sturgis, SD 57785.

Each event will have an equipment test date scheduled 3-5 days prior to the event. You will be emailed the date and time of the test.

October 21st - Jump Start Videoconferencing in Your School with Sue Porter
Teacher Training designed for grades 5-8
October 22nd - Getting the Wiggles Out with Sue Porter
Teacher Training designed for grades 2-4
November 7th - Conflict in Africa: The Situation in Sudan
November 13th - Celebrating Veterans Day with POW Dave Carey
November 13th - Happy Birthday NASA!
(Event is full, but click above for information about streaming)
December 5th - Writing Rules! (5th-7th grade) with author Janie Panagopoulos
December 9th - Scrambled States of America - Author/illustrator interview with Laurie Keller
December 10th - Clever Beatrice Christmas - Author interview with Margaret Willey
December 18th - The Ultimate Gift - Author interview with Jim Stovall
January 14th - Do Unto Otters - Author/illustrator interview with Laurie Keller
January 22nd - Belinda the Ballerina - Author/illustrator interview with Amy Young
February 4th - Writing Rules! (3rd-4th grade) with author Janie Panagopoulos
March 12th - The Ultimate Gift - Author interview with Jim Stovall
March 12th - Ultimate Productivity with Jim Stovall - Higher Education
March 24th - Cesar Takes a Break - with author Susan Thoms
April 23rd - Scrambled States of America Talent Show - Author/illustrator Laurie Keller