Interactive+Video+Conferencing

Interactive Video Conferencing Workshop Berks Count IU #14 May 9, 2008

Introduction

 * Video conferencing is like skype and iChat on steroids
 * Those in attendance share similar needs – where is the equipment, how to access it, and how/when to use it.
 * How it works:
 * IP address (like a phone number)
 * Directory
 * Network connections (need open port, firewall issues)
 * Equipment

Content Providers
====National Archives, Washington DC  ==== Video conference with David Ro senbaum, a representative from the NA (202.357.5077; david.rosenbaum@nara.gov)
 * Shown a video of what the National Archives are via the video conference (use of VCR with vc equipment)
 * Shared primary source images/documents found in the archives (use of document camera with vc equipment)
 * Used the NA website to further promote the use of the National Archive resources in instructions (use of computer with vc equipment)
 * all resources and documents are in the public domain and available to teachers
 * Education page on the website has a video conferencing link with descriptions of the offerings available to schools
 * Check out resources from other organization in Washington: Holocaust Museum, Library of Congress, the Smithsonian, etc.

==== CAPE ( [|Center for Advanced Partnerships in Education] ), Allentown, PA ====

Demo of how to use vc for professional development - Evon Zundel

 * Overview
 * Interactive Video Conference means engaging the learner
 * Not a "talking head" - interactive communication
 * live, two-way, interactive, between two or more sites
 * audio and video
 * room-based (polycom, tandberg)
 * web-based (Elluminate)
 * Why Use VC
 * course delivery, enhance instruction
 * professional development, professional collaboration
 * connect with community
 * no need to travel
 * Enhancing Instruction
 * virtual field trips (examples)
 * [|http://bcisdvc.org] - **Videoconference Program Database, Virtual Field Trips (**Berrien County Intermediate School District)
 * scroll to the bottom and view the handouts for video conferences
 * [|Columbus Zoo]
 * [|USS Arizona] - Pearl Harbor Survivor Series
 * connect with an expert (examples)
 * [|Columbus Science and Industry Museum] (Award winning science programs)
 * Lynn Reid Banks, author of Indian in the Cupboard
 * showed DVD of this vc - demo of vc with technical difficulties
 * the facilitator had a 'plan b' and the program went on - considerable preparation for success
 * Costs
 * look for free
 * National Archives, Library of Congress
 * collaborative projects
 * secure funding
 * look for discounts/group rates
 * budget in advance, look for grant money
 * Etiquette/Best Practice
 * [|VC Alberta]- watch videos of vc etiquette and best practice uses

Presented by Shane Keating (shane.keating @nasa.gov)

 * The presenter described the various modules available for students and professional development opportunities
 * Special events such as the Hubble Astronauts live, career events
 * [|Digital Learning Network] - sign up for modules in which to participate

Cleveland Museum of Art
 [|Distance Learning Opportunities]
 * described the various programs available
 * showed the 'behind the scenes' views of their studio

National Baseball Hall of Fame
[|Educational opportunities]
 * technical difficulties didn't allow this video conference to connect.

Web Alternatives to Video Conferencing
Use these as a 'plan b' if the video conference fails - set up prior to session
 * [|skype]
 * [|elluminate]
 * [|ustream]