The document discusses various ways that video conferencing can be used for blended learning and connecting classrooms with experts and other schools. It provides many examples of how video conferencing has been used for virtual field trips, guest presentations, collaborative projects between classes, and connecting with resources like museums. The document also provides information on finding connections, preparing for video conferences, and different methods and software that can be used for video conferencing.

1. Clayton Ellis Blended E-Learning Instructional Resource Teacher Anything related to Electronic learning in the classroom Video/Web Conferencing Virtual Classes Elearning Resources i.e. OERB, Virtual Libraries Specific Technologies i.e. Interactive White Board, Probeware Specific Software i.e. Fathom, Concept Mapping, Premier, Voicethreads

2. Contact and Presentation location [email_address]

3. Many possibilities! Students organize and moderate a panel discussion with a dolphin trainer, fisherman, and animal rights activist as part of an ocean unit. A librarian using document sharing technology, auxiliary input, or a whiteboard answers questions about research and actually demonstrates search queries using the online catalog. Students connect with athletes at an Olympic Training Center for advice and feedback on sports, training, and health issues. Students watch a play performed at a remote site followed by interaction with the actors. Interview the author of a book that a class is reading. Students meet with university advisors for admission counseling or interviews. A remote teacher or student role-plays a historical or literary figure. A graphic arts student shares a document with a professional or client for feedback and evaluation.

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5. What are we doing? Types Where do you find connections? How do you do it Lots of EXAMPLES

6. Types of Video Conferences Experts presenting to the class Virtual Field Trips Collaborative Student L earning Content Creation Community Events Next

8. Universities Ottawa Western Toronto York

9. Colleges Seneca Centennial

10. Associations Local Provincial National International

11. Potential Topics Robotic Surgery Art Design & Holography What is the importance of Math? Crude Oil in Marine Ecosystems Diagnostic Imaging (CT, MRI, Nuclear Imaging) Climate Change & Global Warming Particle Accelerators and Dark Matter Exercise Science Virtual Researcher On Call

12. Royal Tyrell Museum Biology 30 : Change in Populations and Communities Grade 12 Biology 20 : Ecosystems and Population Change Science 20 : The Changing Earth; Changes in Living Systems Grade 11 Science 10 : Energy Flow in Global Systems Grade 10 Science : Biological Diversity Grade 9 Science : Freshwater and Saltwater Ecosystems Grade 8 Science : Interactions and Ecosystems; Planet Earth Grade 7 Science : Evidence and Investigation Grade 6 Science : Wetland Ecosystems Grade 5 Social Studies : Alberta: The Land, Histories and Stories Science: Plant Growth and changes Grade 4 Science : Animal Life Cycles Grade 3 Science: Small Crawling and Flying Animals Grade 2 Science: Needs of Animals and Plants Grade 1 Environment and Community Awareness Kindergarten

13. Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Without getting wet, the Subtidal Safari program immerses viewers in the underwater world of Barkley Sound through a live, real-time dive exploration.

14. Canadian Space Agency

17. Many VC Content Providers

18. Collaborative Student Learning Project Based Learning re: Real world problems Food shortage Swine Flu Auto Industry Collaborations Events Experiments demo and data analysis Focussed Discussion on social issues Language exchanges Conferences

19. Where do you find connections? Video Conference Collaborations allow you to find and connect with other classes around the world. Epals http://www.epals.com/index.tpl Two way Interactive Connections in Education http://www.twice.cc/ Video Conferencing Collage Link Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration http://www.cilc.org/c/community/collaboration_center.aspx

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25. Video Conference Directories Global Leap http://www.global-leap.com / Knowledge Network http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/vidconf/directory.html Back

26. Content Creation Students teaching other students. High School students presenting to elementary classes Vocational Schools presenting trades to Academic classes College level classes presenting to University level students. Back

27. You have a partner, so now what? Test communication method Choose a date Choose style of conference Pre conference Conference Post Conference Follow up Conference Prepare students Etiquette Permission forms VC Prep Script Invite colleagues Follow up with partner

28. Multi School Projects Teachers and students collaborate and exchange information with other schools in areas such as peer counseling, bilingualism, and student government. Students communicate with "video pals" to experience diverse cultures and ways of life, both economic and ethnic. Video pals also provide an excellent opportunity for foreign language practice. Schools known for outstanding programs or projects model those projects for other schools. Contests between schools -- debates, spelling bees, or research conferences -- take place via two-way video. Videoconferencing facilitates distributed cooperative learning, where groups at distant sites take on a learning task and teach remote peers. Distributed projects make use of videoconferencing technology for collaboration and communication. Back

29. Methods of Conferencing Dedicated Hardware Polycom Tandberg Conferencing Online Software Adobe Connect Pronto VoIP Skype iChat Learning and Course Management Systems ANGEL BlackBoard Moodle Text Chat Apps

30. Additional Supports Wikis Discussion Forums

31. Easiest way to start Video conferencing? Commit to it. Virtual Field Trip Montreal Biosphere Expert VROC Collaboration epals twice.cap Prepackaged Will fit your availability Expensive Better fit with your needs Several Time slots Free Better Engagement Can be an integral part of Course Free