Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Grades: 10-12 IVDL Virtual College Tour

IVDL Virtual College Tour

Who: Six Colleges – Tentatively:
BGSU, OSU, Kent State, University of Cincinnati, Miami University, LCCC

When: Tuesday, November 20th, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Where: Via your IVDL system.

Program Information

Have your students visit with colleges from around the state via your IVDL system. On November 20th, students from Lorain County will visit with admissions officers to discover the course offerings, campus environment, and benefits of attending at several universities. Each 45-minute session will include a short overview of the campus, the programs available, and other related information to attending the college. Time will be provided for questions and answers so that students may ask specific questions.

Program Contact: Dave Miller, Lorain County Distance Learning Consortium, 440 324-3172, miller@esclc.org

Cost: Free to member schools of the Lorain County Distance Learning Consortium (LCDLC) and $50 for non-members.

2007 Video Production Commercial Competition



Hi Everyone
It is time again for our annual Henkel Duct Tape Competition. Attached is the information for the project. Please review closely there has been a few changes. Henkel was Henkel Adhesives. It is now just Henkel. Additional changes have been made to the rules. Also there is an area in red that you need to put your regional competition information and make sure that Columbiana is not the contact when you send out the information. If you have any questions please let me know. The deadline for the regional winners to be submitted is Monday, December 3rd.

Thanks,
Katrina Moore M.Ed.
Columbiana County ESC
Distance Learning Consultant
216.346.2651


Monday, September 17, 2007

Grades: 6-12 Counseling for Young People


Program Flyer: counseling for young people
Content Provider

Touch the Sky Ltd (England)
Contact Information

lucienne sharpelucienne.sharpe@touchthesky.uk.com323 Goring Road Goring By Sea Worthing West SussexWorthing, West Sussex BN124NXUnited KingdomPhone:
Program Type

Individual Program
Program Rating

This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience

Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Title One Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, College/University, K-12 Educator, Content Providers: Content Providers
Primary Disciplines

Best Practice, Career Education, Character Education, Community Interests, Creating a School/Community Partnership (Vista), Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Foreign/World Languages, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Special Needs, music
Secondary Disciplines

Best Practice, Character Education, Community Interests, Creating a School/Community Partnership (Vista), Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health/Physical Education
Program Description

Each session is individually based and meets the needs of the individual as well as a confidential setting for discussionFor Staff, I would discuss the issues that present themselves to young people and how to be an "enabler" as a Teacher in the Educational settingFor groups it is a way of discussion that is led by an experienced practioner
Program Format

Each session is for the Individual person or groupA good way to start is to have a quiet piece of music This can be brought to the session by the individual having the session This is a very powerful way of the individual becoming self motivated
Objectives

The Participant will explore how they feelthe relationship is one of sharing and enablingAs they go on with their sessions they will feel better and more proactive tooWe will discuss this how they see their progress and reslationships
National Standards to which this program aligns

All Key stagesA discussion with staff prior to starting to set boundaries and discuss the format will be welcome
State Standards to which this program aligns

National Curriculum Standards in placeCounseling is Person Centered from the Karl Rogers Philosophy I have the Advanced Diploma in Counseling and have worked as a Counselor for eighteen yearsI have worked as an Art therapist too
Program Length

THE SESSIONS WILL BE 30 MINUTES DURATION
By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Date/Time Notes

I AM OFFERING cOUNSELING TO YOUNG PEOPLE i AM A QUALIFIED COUNSELOR AND HAVE WORKED WITH YOUNG PEOPLE ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES.THIS SERVICE CAN BE ON A ONE TO ONE BASIS OR CAN BE TRAINING TO STAFF AND TEACHERS This can be for individuals or a group If it is for a group it is more of a discovery and discussion on how to become more confident and a sharing forum
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $150.00Point to Point Cost: $150.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes

Please send a cheque prior to transmissions
Cancellation Policy

The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice
Is video taping allowed?

No
Video Taping Notes

Video Taping is not permitted unless the end client agrees
The Provider broadcasts over

ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 56 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 128 KIP through Indiana Telecommunications Network (IHETS)IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

We can dial out to ISDN as well as IP. We can arrange bridge facility and can arrange for the session to be recorded as evidence of good practise.Our IP number is 86.140.86.61

Distance Learning Special Presentation - Town Hall of Cleveland


Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Grade: K-12 Holiday Traditions Conference


Hello All,
It is that time of the year again, the time to start planning and preparing for the Holiday Traditions Conference. The past two years have been huge successes thanks mostly to your participation. This year we are hoping for even more presentations.

In the hopes of attracting more presentations from our friends overseas, we will accommodate them by having extended hours, from 7am-7pm EST.

This year the conference will be held on Friday, December 14th. Please go to our site (http://www.holidaytraditionsconference.com) to register you presentations. Registration will remain open until November 30, 2007. Remember to be original when designing your presentation. We hope to not have to cut any presentations, but if we do, we will keep the most original and unique presentations.

If you have any question please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to doing this every year. I’m looking forward to another great year!

Get your presentations ready and register early. Pass this email around to your friends and colleagues who might be interested. I looked forward to seeing you all again!!

Thanks,

Dana


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Dana M. Friedman
Technology Coordinator
Saint Francis University
PO Box 600
117 Evergreen Drive
Loretto, PA 15940
Phone: 814-472-3389
Fax: 814-472-3377
Email:dfriedman@cermusa.francis.edu

K - 12 Read Across The Planet


Greetings (and apologies for cross-posting)!It's time to start networking with videoconferencing colleagues for projects and events this school year.Start your year off by registering for TWICE's new Collaborations Around the Planet. "The more people you know, the more videoconferences you can do!"Collaborations Around the Planet is a large scale global directory and professional network of educators for videoconferencing project collaboration. TWICE, in partnership with Polycom, created this tool on the new registration database for Read Around the Planet ( www.twice.cc/read/). TWICE is Michigan's K12 videoconferenceorganization.While the site is hosted by TWICE, the tool is open to and designed for all educators using videoconferencing, just like Read Around the Planet. There are two URLs for the website:http://projects.twice.cc/www.polycom.com/education/PCATPRegister for a new account. Or, if you participated in Read Around the Planet 2007, use the Forgot Password link to reactivate your account. Add websites to your profile, a picture of yourself, and click My Projects to check offbig videoconference events you've participated in to receive badges & stars next to your name. Searchto find friends and build your videoconferencing network. Come November, you'll use this same collaboration tool to manage your participation in Read Around the Planet.As most of you know, RAP is TWICE's signature event, celebrating reading by connecting classes around the planet.Share this flyer with your local videoconference coordinators and interested teachers:www.twice.cc/CAPFlyer.pdfQuestions? Need assistance? Contact Sue Porter at sue@twice.cc.Janine
---------------------------------------------------------------------Janine LimInstructional Technology ConsultantBerrien County ISD711 St. Joseph Ave.Berrien Springs, MI 49103jlim@remc11.k12.mi.usPh: (269) 471-7725x101Fax: (269) 471-1221Web: http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dlBlog: http://bcisdvcs.wordpress.com/

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Grade 7-12: WVIZ Distance Learning Presentation: "Student Voting and Voter Information"

The Office of the Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing the elections in the state of Ohio. Gladys Harrison, from the Secretary of State’s office, will be in the Idea Center to provide your students with a wealth of information including registering to vote, how to vote, absentee voting, student absentee voting, where to vote, etc.

Join us for this educational opportunity aimed at helping your students prepare to cast their vote in their first election.

Schools are invited to bring students to the Idea Center or interact via a distance learning connection. Seating is limited to 150 students. Seats will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by September 17.

Distance Learning Transmission Modes: NOTA, eTech/Ohio IP and ATM

Reservations are limited to 40 remote sites. Students will interact with our guest via email.

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools non NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase or to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.