Views on Learning, Inc. Interactive Video Conferencing ...
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Views on Learning, Inc.Interactive Video Conferencing
Learning Initiative
Presented by Jeff Gangloff, Distance Learning Coordinator
& Les Turner, Technology Director
About Views on Learning, Inc.
• Views on Learning, Inc. (VOL) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established to provide our Educational Broadband Service (EBS) schools with distance education opportunities that meet the requirements of NCLB and improve student learning.
The Vision
• VOL is dedicated to creating an interactive distance learning community to meet the needs of the 21st Century K-12 "digital natives." VOL will use technology to enhance the quality of learning, to increase opportunities for collaboration, and to share educational resources, including professional development.
Partnership with NIESC
• In 2008, VOL formed a partnership with the Northern Indiana Educational Service Center (NIESC) to facilitate the mission by accessing their network of education experts and resources.
• 32 school districts in our South Bend/Elkhart IN market
Northern Indiana ESC History
• Grants facilitated– Lilly Educational grant– Elkhart County DEKKO Foundation
• Professional Development• Video/Technical Expertise• Cooperative Purchasing• Collaboration History
Alaska-2Washington-1California-4Idaho-2Wyoming-2Iowa-1Indiana-2Michigan-1Ohio-1Kentucky-1New Jersey-1Georgia-1Florida-4
Service Overview
• Providing Lifesize® Videoconferencing equipment to market schools via a grant process.
• Purchased and installed a videoconferencing bridge.
• Provide professional development and technical support.
Uses of IVC*
• Shared classes• Virtual fieldtrips• Buddy classes/projects• Connect to experts• Participate in national events• Professional development*Interactive Video Conferencing
Equipment Demonstration
Collaboration Opportunities
• Use of the Bridge• Shared Content• Professional Development• Other methods of delivery• School Grants• Purchasing
Substantial Service!
• Questions--Discussion
Contact Information
Go to Views on Learning website:http://www.viewsonlearning.org