A Hotlist on K-12 Video Conferencing Resources

A Hotlist on K-12 Video Conferencing Resources
An Internet Hotlist on K-12 Video Conferencing Resources

created by Vicki V. Allen, SBC

Introduction | General Video Conference Information Websites | Content Provider Resources | On-line Collaborative Projects | Listservs To Join

Introduction
The links provided below are a collection of web resources you can use when looking for ideas on integrating video conferencing into your classroom curriculum. Information is available on tips for getting started, selecting equipment, finding field trips and experts that match your content objectives, and even checklists and worksheets for designing an event.

The Internet Resources

General Video Conference Information Websites

AT&T Video Conferencing For Learning - The Videoconferencing for Learning website is a comprehensive look at the educational uses of videoconferencing for teachers, librarians, students, administrators, technology coordinators, and others interested in the use of this technology.
CILC - Resources available on the site include best practices, collaboration center, video conference directory search, and tips.
Digital Bridges for Video Conferencing - This site provides information about using videoconferencing technology for instruction, communication, and collaboration. You will find resources for uses and examples, planning, and a teacher's guide.
Global School House Classroom Conferencing - Classroom conferencing uses video conferencing software, such as CU-SeeMe, NetMeeting and other programs, to connect communities, cultures, and classrooms so that students around the world can learn and collaborate together.” Best places to go: the Conferencing Directory where you can search and POST projects, and the Videoconf Listserv (http://www.gsn.org/GSH/lists/videoconf.html) – great info delivered right to your email.

Content Provider Resources

Berrien County ISD VC resources - Videoconferences are listed by Michigan Curriculum Frameworks and Berrien County grade level expectations. Great ideas for correlating specific objectives to vc activities and ideas.
CILC Searchable Databases - Using their searchable database, you can “access hundreds of dynamic programs which cover a wide variety of topics and align with national K-12 curriculum standards. For each K-12 program, CILC provides a Program Guide which provides tools and resources to enhance your program experience.'
Digital Bridges Content Provider Listing - Nice list of content providers for K-12 videoconferencing in the resources area of the Digital Bridges site.
NoodleTrip - NoodleTrip is an online directory focusing on video conferencing virtual field trips, tours, and distance learning courses. This search directory allows members a free search for specific trips as well as providing a centralized area for providers to advertise their events.
Polycom Content Provider List - The Polycom Content Provider list gives a sample of nearly 200 potential knowledge providers to enrich the education experience.
Video Conference Adventures - Videoconferencing is ideal for virtual fieldtrips, for collaborations and for community events. Here is a sampling of resources to start your own videoconference adventures.

On-line Collaborative Projects

Big Gulp Coffee House -
CIESE collaborative projects - CIESE sponsors and designs interdisciplinary projects that teachers throughout the world can use to enhance their curriculum through compelling use of the Internet. We focus on projects that utilize real time data available from the Internet, and collaborative projects that utilize the Internet's potential to reach peers and experts around the world. Below is a catalog of projects that are currently being or have been sponsored by CIESE . Each project has a brief description and links to the National Science Standards and NCTM math standards it supports.
High School Quiz Bowls -
Journey North -
Mystery Quest -
TWICE -
Where in the USA? -
iEarn -

Listservs To Join

Content by Vicki V. Allen, SBC, va9187@sbc.com
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listk12vidvi.html
Last revised Thu Oct 11 9:18:17 US/Pacific 2007