IVC+Workshop

=Sig IVC Workshop Page.= Title: Building IVC Connections: Traveling The World With IVC SCHEDULE: Introduction - Formats - Q&A (12:30-12:35) S1. Why use Videoconferencing? (12:40-1:00)- 20 min ON SITE-LIVE Presenter: Jan Zanetis - 10 min Presenter: Elaine Shuck - 10 min Suggested content....... Why should I videoconference? When am I supposed to fit this in?" How to get teachers involved What does the research say Features & Benefits Why people need video communications Business and personal drivers for face-to-face communication What to expect from the new generation of High Definition video communications solutions Uses for video conferencing 2A. Financing IVC - Linda Lentz ( 15 min - 1:00 - 1:15 ) - VIA IVC Remote Linda Lentz – linda@lentzconnect.com Cell Phone Contact Number: IVC unit - Brand and Model # IVC IP Number: Russ Grants Other Sources

2B. Vendor Grants - 20 min ON SITE-LIVE Polycom Grants - Funding- (1:15-1:25) Tandberg Grants - Funding- (1:25 - 1:35)

S3. Connecting with the Audience - Presentation Tips (1:40-2:00) - 20 min - Joe CATALINE - ON SITE-LIVE The manner in which a person makes a presentation is important both in face-to-face meetings and video conference meetings. We will discuss a quick overview on: Planning Visual Presentation Requirements & Suggestions - Audiovisuals: Keep the learner’s focus on the content, not the design. What to Wear During The Presentation Arrival Time Introductions Make the organization of your presentation explicit: Interact - Involve the audience Open-ended Stay in camera range. Pause after asking and before responding to questions Coordinate the presentation of your visuals Speak clearly and project People are used to being passive viewers of TV. YOU have to help them become active participants. 4. Developing/ Coordinating an IVC Programs: (2:00 - 2:20) - Julia Heighway - ON SITE-LIVE -//Ruth// Blankenbaker - ON SITE-LIVE - Content Providers - Professional Development // - // Professional Development Services: - PD for Teachers - Collaborations - Spotlight Sessions CILC Services - [|http://www.cilc.org/] To support and advance learning through videoconferencing and other collaborative technologies. CILC is committed to taking a leadership role as a Center to create, gather, and distribute knowledge, resources, and experiences, which support collaborative learning communities. [|K-20 Education] [|Research and Evaluation] [|Professional Development Solutions] [|Content Providers/Cultural Organizations] [|Workforce Development] [|Professional Development Services] [|Individual Workshops]

5. Making International Connections ( 2:25 -2:45) 20 min - ON SITE-LIVE Tonya Muro Phillips, Ed.D.

Kathy Menake, Social Studies Teacher, Passaic Valley Regional High School (NJ), and Creator of Contemporary Issues through Videoconferencing course ([]) – pvkmenake@yahoo.com

Jonathan Schlessinger – Vidyo demo - [] - jps@idontwanttotravel.com

- Resources for finding partners and providers - Time zones and overcoming language barriers -Which content provider is right for me? -learn: how you can contact them. -learn: what others are saying about their programs. -learn: what disciplines they primarily address. -learn: what technology they use to share programming. -learn: how they offer programs; for example, by date, by request. How programs are directly linked to school curricula, education standards and 21st century learning objectives, and are accompanied by lesson plans and training to teachers. Programs are broadcast during the school day and cover a range of topics in the curriculum, including civics, social and global studies, geography, world history, science, economics and politics. Global Nomads Group has conducted programs in more than 40 countries and reached more than one million young people. Each year, as many as 10,000 students participate in GNG’s interactive programs, which have been recognized for their educational value and innovation with awards from the Goldman Sachs Foundation and United States Distance Learning.In addition to knowledge of specific international issues, young people develop:
 * Global Awareness and citizenship
 * Communication skills
 * Knowledge of geography, world events, and global issues
 * Cross-cultural understanding and literacy
 * Critical thinking skills
 * Diplomacy and leadership skills

6. Student designed content - KC3 ( 2:50 - 3:05 ) 15 min - ON SITE-LIVE - Doug Myer From Montreal to Mazatlån, Honolulu to the Hamptons, if you’re looking for ways to engage students in authentic research, presentation skills and use of technology then you’ll want to be involved in the 2010-2011 Kids Creating Community Content (KC3) Contest. Students in grades 6 - 12 create an engaging and dynamic videoconference content program about their community to be offered to classrooms internationally. Circling the globe from east to west, urban or rural, we each live in a unique community. What can we learn from our area, from our varied citizens or natural resources? This standards based project seeks to tap into the creative nature of students as they look at their community with new eyes and explore ways to share their findings with others using videoconferencing and technology as a resource.

7. Tech Basics for IVC ( 3:05 -3:20 ) 15 min - ON SITE-LIVE - Shane Howard and contact information is showard@whirlidurb.com - HD vs. Analog - Firewalls - Bandwidth - IP's (intenal & external) IP Extensions H.323 //Basics// Tutorial ... H.264 Video codec ... //Technical// Primer on H.323 - MCU & Bridges -Gateway -What is that? [|Firewalls & NAT]

8. Success Stories - 5 min of Fame ( 3:20 - 3:30 ) - ON SITE-LIVE Members of our SIGIVC share their success stories

=** E quipment - Presenters - Polycom & Tandberg - Visit Vendor Booth**= Each vendor will provide a short presentation on ICV equipment and solutions. Q&A session to answer and discuss VIDEOCONFERENCING QUESTIONS What type of network, IP, ISDN, PRI, etc. will you be utilizing? What is your video conferencing application? How many locations currently use videoconferencing? How many locations are you looking to add video conferencing into? What is the location and room for each of these new video conferencing locations? How many locations would be on a call at any given time? How large are the conference rooms you plan to put your video conferencing systems into? Do you want a set top system or a rack mount (typically a rack mount is for a room with other AV equipment in it; the system will mount in a rack and the camera(s) would be placed on wall(s) around the room)? How many participants will be in each conference room? What is your budget per room and overall?

Exploring Resources for Videoconferencing - HANDOUT Test Sites 24/7- Group Share and Tell //__ Video Test __// Numbers - Support - Polycom Video //Test// Numbers, Support. ... Feel free to utilize these numbers to conduct testing of your //video conferencing// units. ... //Test// Numbers; //IP//: 140.242.6.171##

Online //Video Conference// - Online //Video Conferencing// ... //IP//: 152.178.2.103. Please send comments or questions about this service ... - Online Databases for Content Providers - Collaboration Portals - Listserves, Groups & Social Networking

Come learn and contribute knowledge about the ins and outs of educational videoconferencing with SIGIVC members. Whether you are a newbie or an "old hat" in using this technology, our workshop offers something for you. The workshop will look at the educational uses of Videoconferencing for teachers, librarians, students, administrators, technology coordinators, and others interested in the use of this technology.

Topics will include network basics, engaging and training your teachers and staff, finding resources, tips for great presentations, making International Connections, evaluating videoconferencing connections and finding IVC opportunities at this conference. FACILITORS: Tonya Muro Phillips, Ed.D. Howie DiBlasi, Ph.D. howie@frontier.net