Videoconferencing

toc Back to Student NETS Page Back to Making Global Connections Page =Successful Videoconference & Collaboration Projects= The purpose of this space is to share the experiences and resources I've gained through the MAGPI Fellows Program to increase videoconferencing opportunities and collaborative projects

//"The goal of the three-year MAGPI FELLOWS PROGRAM is to provide a series of experiences to foster the construction of learning communities, project development, awareness and understanding of advanced network applications among K12, higher education and museum/library/informal education educators and support their active participation in the regional, national and international advanced networking communities."//
 * The infrastructure is there...What's needed is input for educational programs, content, and applications to use it.
 * What types of projects are out there?
 * Where do we find these programs and opportunities?
 * How do we design and implement successful collaborative projects?

Types of Projects:

 * **Exchange Projects** ([|Digital Flat Stanley]-[|wiki]and [|example])
 * **Multipoint Projects** ([|Project Lemonade], [|Where in PA?][|Stand Up. Speak Out!])
 * **Extending Resources** ([|Author Talks], Career Exploration, [|PPPL])

Connect to Educational Programs:
MAGPI Programs:[| http://www.magpi.net/Community/K12-Education/Programs] Internet2 K20 Community (MUSE): [|http://k20.internet2.edu] Center for Interactive Learning and Communication: [] TWICE (Two Way Interactive Connections in Education): [] JANET Collaborate (Find International Partners): [] NASA Digital Learning Network: [] Berrian RESA Database: [] Global School Network: [] iEARN (International Education and Resource Network): [] AT&T Knowledge Learning Network: [] VC Content Providers []

Designing Successful Collaborative Projects:
//(Adapted from the MAGPI Fellows Fall Training by Heather Weisse Walsh, November 2008)// //"Begin with the end in mind..." Backward Design (Wiggins & McTighe)//
 * ===Develop the CONCEPT===
 * What I am trying to accomplish?
 * When does this project need to take place (specific dates/times)?
 * How does this project fit into my objectives and standards?
 * What are my concrete objectives?
 * ===Determine what TECHNOLOGY you will use===
 * Polycom VCU, Skype/iChat, e-mail, discussion boards, wiki
 * How will students interact?
 * How should I structure the physical space?
 * ===Craft the PROGRAM PITCH===
 * Be as detailed as possible
 * Share your vision, goals, and expectations
 * Include the who, what, where, when, why, and how so that potential collaborators know what to expect
 * ===Find a good COLLABORATOR===
 * Teachers/Classes
 * Experts
 * Colleges and Universities
 * Local and big businesses
 * ===Work out the DETAILS (Sweat the small stuff)===
 * Talk about the needs of all team members
 * Be flexible but have a firm plan
 * Make an agenda for your event(s)
 * Clarify participant responsibilities
 * Have a communication plan (before, during, and after the event)
 * Make sure someone acts as moderator for your event
 * Have a technical plan & be sure to test equipment ahead of time
 * Plan your evaluation/assessment of the project
 * ===Reflect on the EXPERIENCE===

Other Resources:
[|Videoconference Tech Checklist.doc] Murder Mystery Forensics Project 4 States of Matter Videoconference Project [|How Stuff Works: Classroom Videoconferencing] [|Global Leap: Videoconferencing in the Classroom (downloadable text)] Making Global Connections District Workshop Page Digitally Speaking - Videoconferencing