Videoconference+Resources

Videoconference Tips
Videoconferencing etiquette, best practices, uses, etc Preparing for a videoconference

Brooke's Prezi Presentation from 1/27/12 - in-service

- Collaborate on educational projects with teachers and classes all over the world. Take part in the newest projects, [|explore all projects]  or [|create your own]

Videoconference Providers

 * = [[image:VC_Content_Providers_Database.png width="391" height="33" link="@http://www.vccontentproviders.org/searchprogram.php?streg=28"]] || Search by keyword, grade, cost, etc. Great search engine! Easy to use and has a lot of great providers. I recommend searching the FREE programs! ||
 * = [[image:NASA.png link="@http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/events/catalog/catalogs_register_enabled_sa_archive_1.html"]] || NASA provides FREE videoconferences and can customize their programs according to your needs. You can book up to 2 1/2 months in advance. Calendars open on the 15th of every month to book 3 months ahead of time (i.e. Calendars for April opened on Jan 15th.) Here's a search tab to select grade levels and subject areas for distance learning. ||
 * [[image:Magpi.png width="82" height="112" align="center" link="@http://www.magpi.net/Programs-Events"]] || MAGPI (Mid-Atlantic Gigapop in Philadelphia for Internet2) is located at UPENN. MAGPI offers free videoconferences on a variety of topics for a variety of audiences. The times and dates are definitive and usually multiple schools participate at the same time. ||
 * = [[image:CILC.png link="@http://www.cilc.org/search/"]] || Type a word or phrase beside "keyword" to find if there are any videoconferences for your topic of interest. OR....enter your own collaboration idea! ||
 * = [[image:CAPSpace.png width="287" height="94" link="@http://projects.twice.cc/"]] || Create a username and password to find colleagues and schools interested in collaborative videoconference projects! ||
 * = [[image:Noodletrip.png link="@http://www.noodletrip.com/advanced_search.php"]] || An online directory focusing on video conferencing, virtual field trips, tours and distance learning courses. This search directory allows members to search for specific trips as well as provide a centralized area for providers to advertise their events. The listing of providers ranges from zoos and museums to NASA, factory tours and distance learning courses. ||
 * = [[image:Ohio_DL.png link="@http://www.ohiodl.org/search.php"]] || Search by keyword, grade level or discipline. ||
 * = [[image:National_Archives.png link="@http://www.archives.gov/nae/education/workshops/video.html"]] || Free videoconferences! Geared toward grades 5-12. ||