CONNECT to Learn Videoconferencing Training Jana Baxter ~ Kevin Conner ~

What is Videoconferencing Videoconferencing technology allows two or more people at different locations to see and hear each other at the same time.

Basic Technology VC Unit –Polycom 7000 HDX Remote Camera Microphone Speakers Projector

Videoconferencing Examples Courses, lessons, and tutoring One time connections to enhance or enrich the curriculum Multi-school projects –Megaconference Jr.Megaconference Jr. Professional activities Community events

Ingredients to a Successful Videoconference Learn the system Make a test call Know the IP address –Near end –Far end Have a phone number in case of technical difficulties Maintain eye contact Dress appropriately Stay on camera Use a strong, clear voice Have a back-up plan!

Resources Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) Video Content Providers Database ~ PolycomVideo Content Providers Database ~ Polycom AT&T Knowledge Network Collaborations Around the Planet ~ CAPSpaceCollaborations Around the Planet ~ CAPSpace Two Way Interactive Connections in Education ~ TWICETwo Way Interactive Connections in Education ~ TWICE

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration

VC Content Providers Database

AT&T Knowledge Network

Collaborations Around the Planet

Two Way Interactive Connections in Education

Share Out Discuss what impact videoconferencing will have in your classroom –Mute microphone 10 minute private discussion –Share out with other site 10 minute discussion

TWICE A membership to TWICE has been purchased for all member districts of AIU3 The TWICE password for the months of April and May is “Springtime” –Use this password when booking events through our discount partners; COSI Columbus; North Central Ohio Education Service Center (LEARNco); MOTE Marine Laboratory; The Cleveland Institute of Music; and the Cleveland Museum of Art. This password is to be used for any events booked during the months listed above regardless of which month the event will be held. Place it, along with the word TWICE in the other, notes, or comments section of the provider’s registration site.

MAGPI Point your browser to and click “log in.” Once there, click “create new account.” When an account is created, it may take up to 24 business hours for it to be approved by MAGPI before you can register. Once approved, you must go to your account information (by clicking on your username which is displayed on the upper right hand corner of the Web site when you logged in) and click the “sites” tab. You must create a site for each building with an unique IP address in order to participate in the MAGPI program. This will keep your technical information on file with MAGPI and the teachers will not need to worry about their IP address.

MAGPI Once you have completed the above steps, your teachers need to create an account for themselves. They will go to and click on “log in.: Once there, they will click “create a new account.” Again, it takes up to 24 business hours for new accounts to be approved. Once approved, each teacher must link their account with the site you created. To do this, they will go to their account information (by clicking on their username displayed on the upper right hand corner of the Web site) and then click on the “sites” tab. They will then click “other sites,” scroll to find their site and then click “join.”

MAGPI Now teachers are able to access all of the educational resources within MAGPI.

CONNECT to Learn Eligible for up to $ per building per district Participate in training Redeem –Schedule and pay for videoconferencing sessions up front. –When you reach the $ point, send an invoice by May 28, 2010 to AIU Attention David Andrascik School letterhead List date(s), time(s), cost and title(s) of videoconference(s)

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