Views on Learning, Inc. Interactive Video Conferencing Learning Initiative Presented by Jeff Gangloff, Distance Learning Coordinator & Les Turner, Technology Director
About Views on Learning, Inc. Views on Learning, Inc. (VOL) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established to provide our Educational Broadband Service (EBS) schools with distance education opportunities that meet the requirements of NCLB and improve student learning.
The Vision VOL is dedicated to creating an interactive distance learning community to meet the needs of the 21 st Century K-12 "digital natives." VOL will use technology to enhance the quality of learning, to increase opportunities for collaboration, and to share educational resources, including professional development.
Partnership with NIESC In 2008, VOL formed a partnership with the Northern Indiana Educational Service Center (NIESC) to facilitate the mission by accessing their network of education experts and resources. 32 school districts in our South Bend/Elkhart IN market
Northern Indiana ESC History Grants facilitated – Lilly Educational grant – Elkhart County DEKKO Foundation Professional Development Video/Technical Expertise Cooperative Purchasing Collaboration History
Alaska-2 Washington-1 California-4 Idaho-2 Wyoming-2 Iowa-1 Indiana-2 Michigan-1 Ohio-1 Kentucky-1 New Jersey-1 Georgia-1 Florida-4
Service Overview Providing Lifesize® Videoconferencing equipment to market schools via a grant process. Purchased and installed a videoconferencing bridge. Provide professional development and technical support.
Uses of IVC* Shared classes Virtual fieldtrips Buddy classes/projects Connect to experts Participate in national events Professional development *Interactive Video Conferencing
Equipment Demonstration
Collaboration Opportunities Use of the Bridge Shared Content Professional Development Other methods of delivery School Grants Purchasing
Substantial Service! Questions--Discussion
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