1	Videoconferencing: Wave of the Future K-12 Curriculum Applications
2	Presenters: Diane Morris Bristol Warren Regional School District Denise Frederick North Kingstown School District
3	Objectives Provide background on videoconferencing in RI Discuss educational rationale and current educational use of videoconferencing Showcase 2 videoconferencing projects Introduce videoconferencing resources Make a test connection Share your experiences and answer your questions
4	Video-Conferencing in RI - Infrastructure The infrastructure we have developed is an outcome of the need for cost effective and resource efficient technologies, where everything we have has been built with other people's money. Using. . . (H.323) Video over IP not ISDN connections Built onto the existing networks across ATM telecomm lines, using T1 or greater bandwidth. Portable, intuitive (Polycom, TVs, network outlet) Phone book access, voice tracking camera
5	The Rhode Island Experience
6	Videoconferencing in RI Educational Rationale RIDE viewpoint - video is a tool for collaboration vs. a tool to simply deliver information In a standards-based classroom audience and the relevance of the work are paramount… Video provides the opportunity to interact with the global community before we learn, while we learn and as we present our learning.
7	Access During Inquiry Earthwatch Institute Dolphin Project Chimpanzee Project Manatee Project Immigration Through the Eyes of a Child Weather Data Study
8	Access to Experts Dr. John Scully (Student Mediators after 9/11 Dr. James Bell (Astro-Geologist at Cornell) Dr. Bernard LaFayette (Student Non-Violence Training) Rotor-Cuff Surgery (Kent County Hospital), Caesarian section Women & Infants The Jason Project (Jason XII, Jason XIII and Jason XIV)
9	Access to Audience Teacher to teacher professional development Professional meetings via videoconferencing Students presenting what they know and are able to do to other students. State legislators through Capital Classroom project
10	On the Rhode…. Videoconferencing Pilot Project, Spring 2002 Two middle schools participated Kickemuit Middle School, Bristol Warren Wickford Middle School, N. Kingstown Researched and shared aspects of community in a series of conferences
11	Conference Themes Introduction of community Must see sites in community Famous personalities from community Businesses in the community
12	More Themes Recreational opportunities in the community Annual events in the community
13	Connection to Standards E3c The student prepares and delivers an individual presentation E3b The student participates in group meetings E4b The student analyzes and subsequently revises work to clarify it or make it more effective in communicating the intended message or thought.
14	Geography Standards 4 The Physical and Human Characteristics of Places 12 The Processes, Patterns, and Functions of Human Settlement 18 How to Apply Geography to Interpret the Present and Plan for the Future
15	Technology Standards A3a The student gathers information to assist in completing project work A3b The student uses information technology to assist in gathering, analyzing, organizing, and presenting information. A5a The student takes responsibility for a component of a team project.
16	Process : Teacher & Student Tasks Conduct teacher planning session via video Divide students into cooperative learning groups – select topics Conduct research using print, electronic, and human resources
17	Process Continued… Prepare visual aids to use during the presentation Rehearse presentation Develop data collection sheets to be used during the presentations Conduct a test call between or among participating schools
18	Web Summary of the Project Each conference was summarized Web page includes photos of student hosts Text and graphics of the topics covered WMS
19	Culminating Event June 6, 2002 Face to face meeting of students at Colt State Park
20	2002-03 Project Kickemuit and Wickford are repeating the project Other schools will be invited to participate IVID List Project posting on Vidcon site
21	Earthwatch: Teaching Live from the Field Teachers worked with scientists on various research projects 11 RI teachers were sponsored by a RI Foundation grant during 2001-02, more in 2003 Varied research experiences: dolphins, chimpanzees, armadillos, manatees, sea turtles, mountain lions
22	Teacher and Student Connections Partner teacher in classroom Daily email communication Web journal of events – field photos Florida Manatees Wild Dolphins
23	Connection to Standards Geography Standards 4. The physical and human characteristics of places. 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface. 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.
24	Science Standards Life Science Standards (S2):The student produces evidence that demonstrates understanding of: Populations and ecosystems ….. Scientific Investigation (S8): The student demonstrates scientific competence by completing projects drawn from.... S8d - Secondary research, such as use of other's data.
25	Videoconferencing An added dimension to the project Many Earthwatch sites have videoconferencing capabilities
26	"Davisville" Davisville Elementary School January 2002
27	Summer Training 2002 14 RI teachers participated Technical aspects of videoconferencing Project Development Web site : Videoconferencing – A World of Possibilities (http://www.ri.net/vidcon/)
28	Engaging Learners