1. Why stream? Increases our capacity to deliver curriculum Transparency between school and “real- life” Achieve school wide goals RMHS goal for improving 9th grade transition

2. Technology Rule of Thumb On the fly Makes use of existing equipment Facilitate student learning

3. VC Alternatives to Skype

4. Video Conferencing vs. Streaming Streaming Audience sees and hears you, you don’t see them Audience participates by watching & text chat Unlimited viewers Video conferencing Audience sees you, you see and hear them Audience participation is full Limited to 1, 6, 10 participants - depending on application

5. Which Alternative Fuel Car would you buy? learn more about how your current family automobile contributes to global warming everyday demonstrate your understanding of greenhouse gases and alternative fuel resources research alternative fuel cars, and write a proposal for your parents Help them determine which car would be a great present for your next birthday- not just for you but for the earth!

6. Outcomes Alternative Fuel Vehicles Project Students owned their learning Parents and other viewers became part of the class Provided an authentic means of assessment

7. Quotable.... Parents / Viewers “ It was great to see the kids researching this topic... you could see the effort they put into their presentations” “I was very glad to be able to watch most of a class. And kudos to the students who seemed to have done a good job and seemed to be having a good time at the same time!” “I was disappointed that I was at work so I couldn't tune in, but I wanted to thank you for pushing the envelope and checking out new ideas!”

8. Quotable... Administration “... streaming has tremendous potential in our district... a huge benefit in our Mentor Program... a nonthreatening way to observe and mentor new teachers.” “... students who can’t be in class don’t lose precious instructional time.” “... a way to connect with parents who might not be able to get to open house....” - John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum

9. Quotable... Teachers “... it is exciting and it kept the students interested....” - Mr. D’Entremont, Social Studies Teacher “... what a great way to expand the physical boundaries of the classroom...” - Joanne Fitzpatrick, Math Teacher

10. Class Preparation for Live Streaming Presentation skills Lots of coaching Not there yet Audience real-world Feedback from parents Organize the classroom environment Representing RMHS Permission to stream, record Opt out

11. Tell Everyone Send out a “Tweet” or link to Facebook Send notice home & tell colleagues How to find you & password Time of broadcast For students, permission to opt-out

12. Caveats Password protect Network firewalls & permissions Open chat & video ports Downloads: camera software, Flash Teacher adaptations Sound & lighting Don’t forget to record & save the broadcast

13. DEMO!

14. Ustream’s Top 10 Tips for Better Broadcasting http://www.ustream.tv/blog/2007/10/06/1 0-tips-for-better-microbroadcasting/ http://www.ustream.tv/blog/2007/10/06/1 0-tips-for-better-microbroadcasting/