Introduction to Interactive Videoconferencing

1/15/2009

Schedule-4:00-4:10 Welcome &

Overview for tonight. Sign-in Have some snacks!

4:10-5:45- What is IVC Examples Vocabulary used with IVC Accessing Resources for IVC IVC etiquette- “The

videoconference zone” District Moodle and website.

5:50-6:20- Dinner Moodle resources

5:20-6:30- IVC Equipment Tanburg and the Polycom unit Remote use Dial “Field Trip” Practice use of equipment

6:30-7:45 CILC Setup user accounts Look for videoconferences that

you can use and post Scheduling a videoconference Adding content and organizing

Web Page Tool for organizing podcasts

7:45-8:00 Wrap-up How to access resources Future Tech workshops Take the workshop survey

MoodleUsing Moodle in the

Classroom.AP Biology Moodle

Accessing our District Moodle

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IVC VocabularyTanburgPolycom

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resourceforumwikiblogonlineofflineuploadRSS

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5 Min. Goal: Everyone in Google Earth with this view.

What is IVC?What is Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC)?

Simply put and for the purposes of this project, it's an Internet based, two-way voice and video connection between at least two IVC sites. Participants are able to collaborate in real time. They are also able to share documents and multi-media files in this face-to-face environment. If more than two sites are on the conference, a network hub, or bridge, will facilitate the connection. Southern Oregon ESD provides bridging services for its region and for this project.

The Videoconference Handbookhttp://www.d261.k12.id.us/VCing/

The Equipment Easy to use..........

Your new  MobileIVC system is easy to use. Unlike the older VTELroom-

based videoconferencing systems, this one moves from room to room, and around your classroom.

Spend some time practicing and experimenting with other teachers who are participating in this project, and you will be ready to take your students on a virtual field trip. There is a listing of potential practice partners posted in the Course Menu under "Practice Partners."

When you are using the system, you will want to become proficient with the camera's tilt, zoom, and focus features. Experiment with camera settings that capture all the students and how to zoom in on individual students. You may want to set up a "hot seat" where students who are talking to the remote participant can come sit to be seen and heard.

Through the document camera you can connect your computer to use the projection system to display images (PowerPoint or other media) from your computer onto the screen (or smooth white surface) in the front of the room.

You can also experiment with the document camera to display objects, pictures, games, puzzles, science projects etc. So don't be afraid to experiment and let your students participate too. They will catch on quickly and they will be eager to make the actual videoconferences a success.

Your Classroom Your Virtual Learning Classroom

Our window to the world In order to ensure optimal learning and participating

experiences for your students, there are a few things you should be aware of regarding the classroom environment:

Set-up and configuration of technology components Seating arrangements Potential noise interference Lighting It is also critical that both you and your students are well-versed

on using the technology. Students should be provided ahead of time with guidelines that instruct them on what to expect and how to behave .

As teacher, you should be updated on the rules of the road including:

Copyright issues and information Trouble-shooting strategies Where to find information about building a Global Classroom

ConfigurationClassroom ConfigurationThere are considerations for a videoconference classroom that you

might not have to think about for a classroom-based lesson. Take a look around your classroom and consider this:

Will there be a glare on the screen or surface where you will project the video image? If so, can you fix this issue by adjusting curtains or blinds?

Are there times of day when there is a lot of noise outside/near your room, like students passing classes, school announcements, cafeteria noise?

Also, there are a few considerations for optimal student participation in the videoconference:

They must be able to see, to hear, and to participate comfortablyHere is one diagram that represents an optimal room

configuration utilizing the IVC technology you have available:ScreenMobile CartTeacher Desk

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Mobile CartMobile Cart Teacher DeskTeacher Desk

Videoconference linkshttp://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/link

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The Global Classroomhttp://thejournal.com/articles/17473