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  • A Virtual Fieldtrip to the Challenger Learning Center: Robert Powell (Elementary, Middle, High)
    This session allows guest users to enter  
    Tuesday, February 9: 3:25 - 4:15 PM

    The Challenger Learning Center’s distance learning programs provide an enhancement to our on-site simulated space missions, as well as providing a service for groups who are unable to travel to us. Discover how we seamlessly translate our on-site programs to distance learning experiences as we connect live to a group to do a short program.
  • Plan for Online Success: Mary Abkemeier (High)
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    Tuesday, February 9: 2:20 - 3:10 PM

    Preparing to teach online can be an overwhelming challenge. At Fontbonne University we use a three unit approach when we work with faculty members to assist them in preparing their first online course: (1) Planning, (2 ) Designing and ( 3) Teaching. The three units are the basis of an online course taught by the presenter. Within each of these three units she emphasizes the fundamentals of good online design. Her goal for the faculty members who complete her online course is that they are able to design and teach an online course that is of high-quality and a collaborative learning experience for their students. The presenter will discuss the essential characteristics she emphasizes in the Planning, Designing and Teaching stages of a high-quality online course.
  • R U Ready for New Applications with IVC?: Jan Zanetis (Elementary, Middle, High)
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    Tuesday, February 9: 9:45 - 10:35 AM

    Attendees will review history of Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) and learn how recent research has identified surprising changes in the way it is being used in schools. We will have a close-up look at primary applications of IVC: Distance classes, Virtual Fieldtrip, Professional Development, Collaborative Projects and Student Content Creation. We will pop around the country on IVC to meet with experts in these fields.
  • Electricity Over a Distance: Experience a Distance Learning Videoconference : Andrew Campbell (Elementary, Middle, High)
    This session allows guest users to enter  
    Tuesday, February 9: 10:50 - 11:40 AM

    Experience videoconferencing technology as a "student." No longer is a videoconference a novelty for student learning. It has now become an important classroom tool as much as the textbook and computer to meet
    classroom curriculum goals. It has become a great instructional tool because students now can "virtually" visit sites and organizations they would not be able to experience. Experts and speakers normally not able
    to speak with students can visit the classroom through videoconference easily and cheaply. With students use of today's modern technology, video distance learning is an excellent tool using different methods of instruction to teach the same curriculum. This new learning style is accomplished in a fun and exciting way.
  • Using BlogTalk Radio to Foster Learning Communities Beyond the Classroom: Basiyr Rodney (High)
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    Tuesday, February 9: 1:00 - 1:50 PM

    This presentation illustrates the use of audio blogging with Blogtalk radio as a tool for supplementing classroom learning. As a Web 2.0 cloud computing application that integrates audio, chat, microblogging, this tool is effective in fostering community collaboration with teachers and students. Participants will learn how other educators are using Blogtalk radio to extend learning and community experiences as well as how to do this themselves.