Video+Web+Conferencing+for+Science+Teachers

//If you are a Science teacher looking for a way to develop global awareness and find opportunities for students to collaborate with other students across the state, nation or the world, perhaps Video Conferencing is for you! Come see examples of how video conferencing can be a valuable addition to your current curriculum.//

=Welcome to Web Conferencing!= Come spend some time with us learning about the possibility of using web conferencing to connect you and your students to others who share your passion and interest in learning.

**What is video conferencing?**

 * Expectations
 * Equipment
 * Ease of Use
 * Make sure you have you Tech Guy on your side

Set the Stage for Success

 * Schedule the event
 * Thing of Logistics
 * Prepare
 * Give the students background knowledge
 * Practice, practice, practice
 * Reflect the lesson
 * Be Organized

**What do you need to video/web conference?**

 * Internet 2 is a plus
 * A nice tech guy
 * Polycom or other video conferencing equipment
 * Someone to connect to

**What can you do with Video Conferencing?**

 * ====Connect with EACH OTHER!!!!====
 * Watch surgeries
 * Talk to Experts
 * Stream Study comparison across PA

__Resources -__
There are FREE sites...you have to look Remember - DO WHAT WILL WORK FOR YOU!

[|www.learninpa.org]

__**Social Studies Related Links**__
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/teachers.html#virtual http://mediacast.bviu.org/inventivex/mediaresources/checkout_clean.cfm?ContentID=25153&TransactionID=8486&Checksum=%20%20758479&RepServerID=&JumpSeconds=0 [|Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration]

http://www.e-missions.net/ http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/

Connecting with Cleveland Museum of Art via Polycom
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