Don’t miss out on the updates we’ve got for your schools this week!
** Don’t have time to read all the updates? Watch our video clip to catch the highlights!
http://lcdlc.lorainesc.k12.oh.us/streaming.htm
1) LCDLC NEW TEACHER INSERVICE
2) LIVE FROM THE FRENCH CREEK NATURE CENTER
3) CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART NEWSLETTER
4) HARD CHOICES: BUDGET SIMULATION ACTIVITY
5) PULSE: ISLAM AND THE US
6) AMA-ZONE! MATERIALS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
7) MARCH VIDEOCONFERENCING OPPORTUNITY FROM THE MVESC
8) DULCIMER AND APPALACHIAN MUSIC VC OPPORTUNITY
9) PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: GUIDED READING
10) E-TACH CONFERENCE: WHAT’S NEW IN VIDEOCONFERNCING IN OHIO SCHOOLS
1) LCDLC NEW TEACHER INSERVICE
Just a reminder to all of the teachers enrolled in the New Teacher group. Thursday January 9th at 8am at the Northern Ohio SERRC Center in Vermilion we will be meeting with an exciting agenda.
If you have not had a chance to send in your RSVP, please send an email to Liesa Wetzig at LWetzi@Leeca.org .
2) LIVE FROM THE FRENCH CREEK NATURE CENTER
Live from the French Creek Nature Center in Sheffield, Ohio
The Lorain County Metro Parks is offering distance learning lessons to schools from the French Creek Nature Center. The programs are scheduled on demand and are aligned to Ohio’s Content Standards. The programs are FREE to Lorain County Schools and are only $40.00 to schools outside of the LCDLC consortium.
Have and idea or curriculum need? Lessons can be created with the Naturalist Staff at French Creek. To schedule a program or to learn more about the Lorain County Metro Parks programming call the French Creek Nature Center at 440.949.5200 or email Gary Gerrone at ggerrone@loraincountymetroparks.com
Ohio’s Wildlife
Have you ever thought about how many animals live in Ohio’s woods and fields? Many can be found in our own backyards or while walking through the parks. Birds and mammals are usually covered as well as amphibians and reptiles. Pelts, pictures and live animals are used.
Birds of Ohio
What makes a bird a bird?
Which one is fastest, smallest, or largest? Find out which birds live in Ohio and special adaptations.
Whatever the Weather
Weather forecasters use amazing and powerful tools to predict the weather. Weather comes down to the interaction of sun, water, and air. Find out how to observe and measure our weather, and how to make a forecast that is likely to come true!
Cold and Slimy?
Reptiles and Amphibians are not usually our favorite animals, but find out how cool they really are! Live animals, props and video clips are used.
Catch Me if You Can!
Animals can’t just go to the store for food. Find out how they hunt – and how those that are hunted protect themselves as we explore the predator/prey relationships of animals. Live animals and video clips will be used. Also students will test their skills.
Is This My Home?
Animals live in many different places. Find out what makes a suitable habitat for animals. Basic needs must be met. Explore what they are and how much of each are needed.
Birdfeeding 101
Attracting birds to our backyards is easy and fun. Find out what kinds of birds will come and what their favorite food is!
3) CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART NEWSLETTER
For the latest news on distance learning from the Cleveland Museum of Art see the attached newsletter.
4) HARD CHOICES: BUDGET SIMULATION ACTIVITY
The LCDLC and the University of Akron are looking for HS Government/Economics classes interested in participating in a budget simulation project using real data from the Federal Government. The event would be a 1 time 2 hour videoconference with multiple schools servicing as budget comities. The goal is to do what our Legislatures can not do, Balance the Federal Budget.
To see a video clip of this event see the following link. http://video.uakron.edu:81/ramgen/hard_choices/hard_choices_overview.rm**You must have Real Media Player to view this video**
Interested Schools can contact Dave Miller Dave.Miller@leeca.org or Paul Hieronymus Phiero@leeca.org.
5) PULSE: ISLAM AND THE US
Back by popular demand! - Islam and the US: a clash of cultures?
In this PULSE videoconferencing series, students explore the basic principles guiding Islam and debate whether the fastest growing religion in the world collides with American values.
Ahmed Younis, the Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is back by popular demand to provide participants a unique insight into his religion!
When: February 15th and 16th
More info: http://www.gng.org/programs/p_islam.html
6) AMA-ZONE! MATERIALS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
The LCDLC, SPARKS ESC and WNEO PBS 45/49 have teamed up to provide teachers with materials and professional development sessions on curriculum units FREE of CHARGE.
February 22nd at 3:30 through videoconferencing WNEO PBS 45/49 will be presenting the curriculum unit and simulations on the AMA-Zone! The Rain Forest Project. Each teacher participating in the in-service will receive a hard copy of the teacher guide, a CD Rom of materials, and a DVD to be used with the simulations. There is no cost for the materials or to be part of the in-service. **Teachers must participate in the in-service to receive the materials**
To see more about this program and the online resources go to http://www.pbs4549.org/AMAZONE.HTM
Teachers can signup for this event by email to Paul Hieronymus Phiero@leeca.org
7) MARCH VIDEOCONFERENCING OPPORTUNITY FROM THE MVESC
Hello!
Just wanted to share a new educational video conference opportunity available through the Muskingum Valley ESC. Testing month is rapidly approaching, so why not schedule something that’s fun yet educational for your elementary classroom. Dates and times are currently booking for the following distance learning session. If you have a class interested, please call or email me to schedule your site.
Title: The Luck of the Irish!
Cost: $50.00 per site
Description:
This highly interactive session will take a look at the country and customs of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day will be discussed, however, many other educational skills will be used throughout this distance learning session. Don’t miss this fun social studies/literature lesson!
Here is a brief outline of this program:
Ireland, where is it? (maps and student discussion).
Who was St. Patrick?
4. History of St. Patrick, and Ireland facts discussed
What Luck! (students will brainstorm things that are considered lucky)
Story time
Author Discussion: Tomie DePaola
Counting Coins Activity
Scrambled Words Game
Acrostic Poem Time
12. “Green Foods” Puzzle
13. Wrap up! An Irish Slideshow
The Luck of the Irish!
Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Manager
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/
8) DULCIMER AND APPALACHIAN MUSIC VC OPPORTUNITY
The Dulcimer and Appalachian Music Video conferencing opportunity:
Space is available for THE DULCIMER AND APPALACHIAN MUSIC videoconference from Vanderbilt Virtual School on Thursday February 9 at 9:00 and 10:00. Register at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
The dulcimer is an American folk instrument and is an early example of rich cultural diversity. It's basically a Scots-Irish adaptation of a Pennsylvania Swiss-German instrument that became part of southern Appalachian culture. Sometimes the Appalachian dulcimer is called a hog fiddle or a Tennessee Music Box.
This videoconference will feature traditional and original mountain ballad singing accompanied by two dulcimers that have been featured in many musical styles ranging from classical to country, jazz, folk, Celtic and rock. Come and listen to the dulcimer in the hands of two master players and experience the rich, complex and versatile music of Appalachia.
Patsy Partin, M.Ed Vanderbilt University Virtual School 2007 Terrace Place Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 322-6384
9) PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: GUIDED READING
Hello everyone,
Attached is a flyer on a professional development workshop pertaining to Guided Reading. Mr. Jeff Williams of Solon School District will be the presenter and this videoconference presentation is being coordinated by the Lake County Educational Service Center.
If interested in being a remote site for this February 23rd presentation please contact my assistant, Colleen Tannish at lc_tannish@lgca.org and she will arrange the scheduling. The cost for this workshop will be $75.00 per remote site and it will be available through an ATM protocol connection.
Michael Bloom, Director, Instructional Technology Lake County Educational Service Center
30 South Park Place Suite 320
Painesville, Ohio 44077
(440) 350-2563 ext 723 - Office 440-350-2566 - FAX
(216) 403-4019 - Cellular 722-0102 - ATM Number
www.lcesc.k12.oh.us/neo-linc
See attached flyer
10) E-Tech Conference Event: “What’s New in Videoconferencing in Ohio Schools”
Mark your e-Tech Conference calendar for: "What's New in Videoconferencing in Ohio Schools"
When: February 14 from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room E161 of the Columbus Convention Center
Leaders in Ohio’s videoconferencing field will conduct a panel discussion, which will be followed by targeted breakout discussions.
The panel will cover the following topics:
Aligned Resources. The Data-Driven Decisions for Academic Achievement (D3A2) project is a long-term initiative focused on developing the capacity of educators to have systemic access to data and aligned resources to improve instruction and student achievement. The implications for video distance learning content providers and teacher access to content provider programs will be discussed.
Integrating Other Technologies into Video Conferences. Distance learning programs have been used to enhance instruction to bring real life research, resources and expertise into the traditional classroom.Distance learning enthusiasts are now incorporating the use of a widevariety of technologies to enhance videoconferencing opportunities. Likewise, videoconferences should support the use of other technologies in the classroom. A variety of technologies such as blogs, forums, chats, e-mail, e-learning, Smartboards, video streaming, web sites, and Moodle can enhance the effectiveness of video conferences in our schools as well.
Migration from ATM to IP. Hear from several people about the transition from Ohio’s current videoconferencing protocol (ATM) to the new standard (IP). What tasks must take place to implement quality of service (QOS) at the state level, the ITC sites, districts, and local buildings so that IP video consistently looks and sounds good? When will OIT support IP videoconference bridging? Join our panel discussion where we’ll detail the current plans and timeline!
The Teachers’ Perspective on Videoconferencing. Teachers and coordinators will discuss the various ways that teachers can use videoconferencing to enhance their curriculum. The focus of the discussion will be on content providers, team-teaching, and collaborative projects.
All of this information in one hour! Please join us on Tuesday at the e-Tech Conference for an engaging and interactive discussion on Interactive Video Distance Learning.
Bob Stricker
SOITA
150 E. Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
Phone: 937.746.6333
or 800.964.8211
http://www.soita.org/
