Lasso Videoconferencing in the K12 Classroom

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Lasso Videoconferencingin the K-12 Classroom
Presented by Sherri Richardson and Donita
OHair Elementary Technology Integration
Facilitators Frisco Independent School District
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Agenda

• What is Videoconferencing?
• Why videoconference?
• Equipment Set-up
• Preparation
• Etiquette Procedures
• Curriculum Enhancement Procedures
• Idea Sharing
• Closure

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What is Videoconferencing?

• Videoconferencing extends the walls of the
  classroom and the library to include the entire
  world.

• Through the use of videoconferencing, experts
  can be brought directly into your classroom.

• Videoconferencing allows "virtual field trips" to
  places that students cannot travel.

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What is Videoconferencing?

• Videoconferencing facilitates collaboration,
  information searching, problem solving, decision
  making, and resource sharing.

• Videoconferencing provides personal connections
  and real-time solutions.

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Oh, the places you and your students will go
while using interactive videoconferencing!
Students can see and hear each other
simultaneously whether across the state or around
the world. Making videoconference connections
outside the classroom increases student
motivation and learning. (SBC Videoconferencing
Adventures)
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Why Videoconference?
TA TEKS 8B

• Using an interactive technology environment, such
  as simulations, electronic science or
  mathematical labs, virtual museums, field trips,
  or on-line interactive lessons to manipulate
  information.

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Why Videoconference?
Provides Students

• Opportunity
• Receive instruction/information
• Present information/ask questions
• Collaboration with other students/cultures

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VideoconferenceEquipment Set-up

• Frisco ISD purchased Tandberg 880s

Add - - link to set-up pictures and instructions
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Videoconference Preparation

• Preplanning (point-to-point or provider)
• Student Pre-Conference Activities
• Location
• Equipment Set-up Testing
• Room Set-up (one - two classes)

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Preparation Tips

• Develop a back-up plan to implement in the event
  of technical difficulties/delays

• Back-up Plan
• Read to the students
• Play a common classroom game that is content
  based and does not require materials (ex. I
  Have, Who Has, Sparkle)

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Videoconference Etiquette

• Allow students to see themselves on
  camera first, so they have the
  opportunity to look at themselves, wave, etc.,
  before the program begins!

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VideoconferenceEtiquette

• Always have students facing the projector/TV
  screens.
• Lights are generally off (when your students are
  not presenting) to prevent glare.
• Remember You are ALWAYS on camera!

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Procedures

• Sit quietly during the program.

• Only one person should speak at a time, unless
  otherwise instructed.

• Keep distractions to a minimum.

• Have all activities prepared and with you for
  presentation to the remote location.

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Curriculum Enhancement
Videoconferencing Highlights
Link to QuickTime movie highlighting VC in Frisco
ISD
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Point-to-Point
Definition

• Site A dials Site B directly
• Similar to the way users would connect through a
  telephone call.

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Point-to-Point LessonIdeas Examples

• Monster Match
• A New, Improved Santa
• Poetry Exchange
• Mad Scientist Experiments
• Claymation Stories
• Math Exchange

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A Few Top ProvidersWe Have Visited

• San Diego Zoo
• NASA
• Ocean Institute
• Buffalo Zoo
• Indianapolis Zoo

• Cost Free - 250 per session
• Schedule in advance
• Max Number of Students/Session

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San Diego Zoo
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N A S A
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Ocean Institute
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Videoconference Providers

• Links to Providers

SBC Videoconferencing Adventures
http//tinyurl.com/3f95o CESA Field Trips
http//tinyurl.com/26by4 Videoconference
Providers http//tinyurl.com/37hdg
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CD Contents

• Handouts
• Sample Lesson Plans
• Point-to-Point Ideas
• Providers
• Logs Tools for Videoconference Management