RETN Site Managers Everything you ever wanted to know about being an RETN Site Manager and more!

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Types of Events  RETN professional development  Ex: Classroom Management workshop  Connect2Texas local content providers  Ex: Virtual Field Trip to the Amon Carter  District-initiated requests  Ex: Baseball Hall of Fame  TETN professional development  On as-requested basis  Don’t see it…ask!  Coordinated by ESC Consultant  Ex: Special Ed Updates

Types of TETNs  Mode A  Broadcasts to the TETN Rooms around the state  Coordinated by TETN  Mode B  Mode A events that are also connect through regional networks (like RETN)  Events are named Mode B when a district sees a TETN event they want to connect to.

TEA TETN broadcasts to TETN Rooms

TEA TETN broadcasts to TETN Rooms AND out to districts

Types of TETNs Continued  Mode E  Secondary to main TETN schedule  Broadcast through RETN system  Requires another set of VC equipment  Good for small conferences with a predetermined set of participants  A few ESCs connecting  Two districts connecting across the state  Dual Credit Courses

TEA Secondary to main TETN schedule

Scheduling at Your End  Schedule facilitator  Schedule equipment/Distance Learning Room  Coordinate all local activities

Scheduling with RETN  Receive call about an event  Check your equipment/DL Room schedule  Add the site to the RETN Web site to receive the event RETN  The day before, you’ll get an  Attendance  Roster  Materials, if any

On the day of the event…  Dial in at least 15 minutes early.  If a site cancels, let us know asap.  Troubleshoot as necessary  Facilitator should always be in room.  Record event as requested  Starbak Starbak  Show participants how to use microphones, change/move cameras.

VC Etiquette  Communicating acceptable etiquette  Always assume people can hear you and see you!  Muting  Much of the time  Mute mic immediately after speaking  Be aware of open mics!  Voice-activated system  Eye-contact with camera  Delay

Additional Responsibilities of the Site Manager  Troubleshooting equipment/software  Training participants as facilitators, if needed  Providing RETN personnel with requested information  Room changes  Site Manager changes  Distributing RETN schedule  Serves as reminder to receiving sites

Additional Responsibilities of the Site Manager  Assisting the event sponsor/host in scheduling events  Configuring the distance learning room  Providing technical support to local staff  Notifying RETN staff of technical problems

Topics to Consider Facilitation  Everyone signs the roster  Not on roster? Fill out Attendance Sheet  Fax back to Nelline  Materials are important  Put your participants on camera.  may affect the credit that they receive for attending.

Topics to Consider Signing Up  On RETN Web site, or contact me if last minute.  Have someone there to answer roll call.  Other districts may also attend.  Registration is still on ESC Web site  Adding sites to RETN Web site does not automatically mean registration in event

Questions?

Good Numbers to Have  HelpDesk (Pat and Lori)   Laurie Hogle   Pam Neven   Glenn Wright (Boxes & Wires) 

Good Web Sites to Have  TETN  Connect 2 Texas  RETN  ESCXI