Videoconferencing powerpoint 1
- 1. Collaborations Around the PlanetJanine LimBerrien RESAjanine.lim@berrienresa.org
- 3. If your principal or superintendent walked into your classroom during a videoconference, give five adjectives to describe what they would see happening.
- 5. Collaborations!classroom-to-classroom collaborationsschool-to-school collaborationsprofessional development collaborations
- 8. Tech Coordinator“We bought VC. How do we get teachers to use it?”FREEMost closely matches curriculumCan be most powerful VCs
- 9. Teacher“What’s the value to my students?”Owston 2007multicultural understanding and greater positive self-conceptCifuentes & Murphy 2000greater understanding of time, distance, and other childrenYost 2001learn from other viewpointsMartinez & MacMillan, 1998
- 10. Curriculum Director“How does VC meet state curriculum standards?”tailored to curriculum goalsadapted to curriculum goalscreated from/within curriculum goals
- 11. Professor“Did anyone think about the learning theory?”social constructivism - we learn by talking to othersVygotskyconstructivism - use of VC has a positive relationship with teachers’ preference for constructivismSweeney 2007authentic audienceWarschauer 1997
- 12. Eco-Conversations Carbon Dioxide Emissions Climate Change Warmer Oceans Environmental Clean-Up Fresh Water Water BottlesBackground science knowledgeAnalysis of scientific method's useEnvironmental perspectivesEconomic perspectivesLocal perspectivesRecommended actions / solutionsMiddle School ScienceInternational where possiblewww.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/EcoConversations/
- 13. My students absolutely LOVED IT. You know they really liked it when they are telling other teachers and students about it!!! Talking to another country is by far the best VC out there!! When you have students like those here in Dowagiac who have maybe been as far away as Detroit or Chicago (many not that far) they are fascinated with the accents, language usage…….very cool, I would talk to another country any time it was available!Eco-Conversations: Carbon Emissions
- 14. Halloween and Diwali Exchange with India
- 15. MysteryQuest AgendaIntroductionsPresentation of CluesTime to ResearchClarifying QuestionsSharing GuessesRevealing the AnswerSign-Off
- 16. School-to-SchoolMars Elementary, Berrien Springs“While trying to get my teachers interested in having VC Pals, I had to make a point to let them know I only wanted them to share things they already do. Many times when the students do their writings they share as a classroom but that’s it. By sharing during a VC, maybe the work will become more meaningful because they are sharing it with another group of students.”
- 17. Monster MatchDeveloped by ESC 12, Waco, TXDescriptive writing & use of wikiRESA to ESC collaboration (125 classes)
- 18. A few of my reluctant writers shocked me with the quality of their writing and enthusiasm for the project. I think having an audience that goes beyond the building’s walls helps too. It makes the project seem more important.“Gobbling Up Descriptive Writing”
- 19. What is TWICE?www.twice.ccK12 videoconferencing organizationVolunteer board members, mostly from educational service agenciesRead Around the PlanetASK Programs and Michigan WeekDiscounts with providers
- 20. Read Around the Planet
- 22. Read Around the PlanetVerification Registration Opens Nov. 1Teacher Registration Opens Dec. 1Teacher Registration Closes (mid Jan)Matches Announced (end of Jan)English & World Languages February 23 - March 6, 2009
- 23. A directory based on Read Around the PlanetA way to add VC friends & find new VC friendsA way to create collaborationsMore tools to come…projects.twice.cc or polycom.com/education/PCATP
- 24. Designing ProjectsWhat is my required curriculum?What can my students learn from connecting to another class? How does it add value to the lesson?What benefit is gained in greater curriculum understanding because the students collaborated with another class?
- 25. Designing ProjectsISTE NETS StandardsTechnology communications tools Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
- 26. Other Collaboration ToolsCILC Collaboration Centerwww.cilc.org/c/community/collaboration_center.aspxGlobal Leap, UKwww.global-leap.comInternet2 K20 Musek20.internet2.eduJanet Collaborate, UKwww.global-leap.comK12 Videoconferencing in Ontariovideoconference.commun-it.orgVC Albertavcalberta.ca/socialnetwork
- 27. Planning Interactive Curriculum Connectionswww.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/picc/Cost: $150 (bulk discounts available)1 graduate semester credit1 week intro to VC; 1 week on content providers; 1 week on preparation; 1 week on projects "As a media specialist, I think this course would be extremely useful for my teachers and staff."
- 28. Kid2Kid Videoconference Connectionswww.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/k2k/Cost: $200 (bulk discounts available)2 graduate semester creditsCollaborative community onlineWeek 1: Developing a project ideaWeek 2: Planning and advertisingWeek 3&4: Preparing for a projectWeek 5: Participating in a projectWeek 6: Evaluating projects
- 29. Challenges to CollaborationSnow Days / ReschedulingBlocked EmailsLack of Follow-UpLack of School-Level VC CoordinatorsProject Definitionhttp://bcisdvcs.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/why-projects-failed-this-year/
- 31. Questions?Janine Lim, janine.lim@berrienresa.orgTWICE: www.twice.ccCAPspace: projects.twice.ccBerrien RESA DL: www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dlBlog: bcisdvcs.wordpress.comWiki: collaborativeVCs.pbwiki.comOnline Classes:Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/picc Kid2Kid Videoconference Connections www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/k2k
- 32. BibliographyCifuentes, L., & Murphy, K. L. (2000). Promoting multicultural understanding and positive self-concept through a distance learning community: cultural connections. Educational Technology Research and Development, 48(1), 69-83.Martinez, M. D., & MacMillan, G. (1998). A Joint Distance Learning Course in American Government (No. ED428005).Owston, R. (2007). Contextual factors that sustain innovative pedagogical practice using technology: an international study. Journal of Educational Change, 8(1), 61-77.Sweeney, M. A. (2007). The use of videoconferencing techniques which support constructivism in K-12 education. Dissertation Abstracts International.Warschauer, M. (1997).Computer-mediated collaborative learning: Theory and practice. Modern Language Journal, 81(3), p. 470-481. Also at http://www.gse.uci.edu/person/markw/cmcl.htmlYost, N. (2001). Lights, Camera, Action: Videoconferencing in Kindergarten. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference.