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  • Learning in a Virtual World: Pedagogical Benefits of Second Life: Thom Thibeault, Regina Kaplan-Rakowski (High)
    This session allows guest users to enter  
    Wednesday, Feb. 10: 3:25 - 4:15 PM

    "Virtual worlds provide immediate access to other learners world-wide in a variety of learning environments. See innovative learning activities allowed through the virtual world, Second Life, with emphasis on the pedagogical aspects. Learn how to apply the features and functions of Second Life as a learning environment in a variety of disciplines. 3-dimensional learning objects constructed with Second Life's building features will also be presented.




  • HEC-TV Live! Connecting Classrooms with the World: Helen Headrick & Tim Gore (Elementary, Middle, High)
    This session allows guest users to enter  
    Wednesday, February 10: 10:50 - 11:40 AM

    Learn how HEC-TV Live!, our free Distance Learning program, takes your students beyond the clouds. The sky is the limit when it comes to HEC-TV's myriad of educationally successful programs that positively impact student achievement, while saving your field trip budget. In 2009/10 HEC-TV will make you and your students think about art, history, Constitutional issues, and more!
  • Read Around the Planet and Other Collaborations (BYOL option): Janine Lim
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    Wednesday, Feb. 10: 2:20 - 3:10 PM

    The more people you know, the more videoconferences you can do! Come learn about Read Around the Planet, an international videoconference project. Learn about CAPspace, a tool for managing videoconference projects and relationships and the many templates and lesson formats that can be used for K-12 videoconference collaborations. BYOL - internet browser needed.
  • Cyber Surgeons e-Mission (BYOL option): Kathleen Frank (High)
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    Wednesday, Feb. 10: 1:00 - 1:50 PM

    "Come see what's new at the Challenger Learning Center! This high school distance learning program will excite your students to higher learning! The Cyber Surgeons simulation provides a way for high school students to apply science knowledge and skills. The mission curriculum is based on national and state science standards related to human body systems and the disease process. To complete the mission, students become part of the simulated Cyber Surgeons remote trauma unit on a mercy ship." BYOL - internet browser needed.
  • "Connecting Your Classroom Worldwide - It's a Snap!": William Theobald
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    Wednesday, Feb. 10: 9:45 - 10:35 AM

    In 2009, Mr. Theobald visited Keypals in Bangladesh with Relief International's "Teacher Exchange 2009." This presentation is designed to encourage teachers to connect with other teachers and students worldwide. Demonstrations of ePals, Skype, and Wikispaces technology in use will alleviate anxiety for the classroom teacher. Hard-copy and electronic files will be provided to assist in organization.