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Planning Interactive Videoconferencing Lessons. Elementary and Middle School (K-8) Classroom. Content . Where do you go for content? Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Connect2Texas NASA DLN COSI Columbus Fort Worth Museum of Science and History TWICE. Content .
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Planning Interactive Videoconferencing Lessons Elementary and Middle School (K-8) Classroom
Content • Where do you go for content? • Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration • Connect2Texas • NASA DLN • COSI Columbus • Fort Worth Museum of Science and History • TWICE
Content • Evaluating the Content Provider • Pre-conference activities • Hands on materials • Scheduling a meeting with the provider • Charge/Funding
The Three Parts • Pre-Conference • Videoconference • Post conference
Pre-Conference Preparation • Lesson Plans • Alignment with TEKS • Familiarize Students with: • Equipment • Vocabulary/Terms • Related concepts • Schedule /Agenda • Prepare Questions • Discuss Expected Outcomes
Pre-Conference • Technical/Equipment • Place the unit in the location it will be used • Contact your tech person/coordinator • Test connection with provider or Region 5 ESC • Test sound levels • Environment • Lighting • Camera/Student positions (presets) • Do not disturb sign • Test with a far site watching
Pre-Conference Preparation • Videoconference Etiquette • Assign roles • Hosts • Remote • Mics • Doc cam • Computer • Parent Letter
Videoconference Day • Review Plan • Schedule • Seating • Remote / Microphone • Door sign • Enjoy!
Post Conference • Student Evaluation • Follow Up Activities • Teacher Evaluation of Program • Follow Up Videoconference?
Collaboration • How do I find partners? • CILC.org • Region Center • ATT Knowledge Network • Student Co-Teaching • What do you have to offer? • What do your students have to offer? • Unique environment, culture, skills, or projects?
Collaboration • Scheduling • Communication • Critique
Collaboration • Critique • Forms/ Rubrics • Project Based • Digital Portfolios
Sample Lesson Plans • Elementary • Insects • Plants/Flowers • Local history • Our school • Reading with skit • Historical figures
Sample Lesson Plans • Middle School • Plants • Animals • Insects • Historical Events (skits) • Science experiments • Current Events • Creative Writing