Real Connections: Delivery Models and Enriched Content with Distance Learning
K-12 teachers are invited to join us this summer in learning about "Real Connections: Delivery Models and Enriched Content with Distance Learning". This two-day workshop will be conducted by videoconference in locations across the state on August 11–12, 2008. Participants have the option to attend one or both days.
The workshop will be conducted by videoconference at the following locations:
August 11 Session
- School 2.0
- Adding content rich Web 2.0 applications to your content resources.
- Learning How to do it
- Learn the basics of scheduling your own videoconference and using the "system" to engage your students.
- Gathering and Integrating Content Resources
- Learn of available videoconference content providers in North Dakota and across the country.
August 12 Session
- Blackboard Online Learning System
- Learn the basics of course building and communication. Whether you deliver classes on a regular basis or not, you'll gain new insight on the best way to engage your students and enhance their learning by using videoconferencing and Blackboard.
- Blackboard Advanced
- Develop quizzes, tests and learn about Blackboard's newest addition to discourage plagiarism. Link your students to outside resources to further enrich their knowledge.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Workshop cost for both days is $80 or $60 for a single day payable to EduTech. Graduate credit is available upon completion of workshop. Graduate credit cost is $65 payable to North Dakota State University. Lunch is on your own. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops.
To register, get more information or for special accommodations, contact Kari Sauer at 800.804.8550 or kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu. Register through EduTech's online dashboard by August 1.
K-12 Videoconference Support Transition Continues
As of July 1, support for K-12 video has transferred from IVN to ITD. ITD will now be responsible for providing videoconferencing services for K-12 schools and state agencies / political subdivisions. IVN will continue to provide videoconferencing and other related services for higher education in the state, including the North Dakota University System, the North Dakota Tribal Colleges and the NDSU Extension Service.
ITD has direct responsibility for providing network services to K-12 and state agencies and now videoconferencing will fall under ITD's purview. Support calls will be streamlined for K-12 video users and K-12 users will have more direct control of their own videoconference scheduling. ITD, IVN, ETC and EduTech will work to make the transition as smooth as possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the following:
Tim Hagen, ITD 701.328.4455 thagen@nd.gov
Barry Stein, ITD 701.328.4009 barstein@nd.gov
Dan Pullen, ETC 701.231.6032 dan.pullen@sendit.nodak.edu
Jody French, EduTech 800.774.1091 jody.french@sendit.nodak.edu
Visit the K-12 Videoconference Transition Information Website
for continuous updates
http://www.stagenet.nd.gov/video/index.html
K-12 Videoconference Support and Service
Beginning August 1, please call
ITD Service Desk
877.328.4470
K-12 Videoconference Scheduling Software Training
Two training sessions were held in July to train users on the new Renovo videoconference scheduling software purchased by ITD. Approximately 45 participants representing K-12 consortia, schools and state agencies attended the trainings. Additional trainings will be offered in the fall for those unable to attend the summer trainings. If you are a K-12 videoconference consortium director, site scheduler or district/building level tech coordinator, you are encouraged to participate in the scheduling training. Contact Tim Hagen or Barry Stein at the numbers above to schedule a training date.