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GETTING STARTED WITH VIDEOCONFERENCING PORTS as a Model Program. Brad Krey bkrey@parks.ca.gov 619-228-6785. AGENDA Getting Started with Videoconferencing Why Videoconference? How can you prepare? What can you expect? PORTS as a Model Program Overview of Offerings Website Tour
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GETTING STARTED WITH VIDEOCONFERENCING PORTS as a Model Program Brad Krey bkrey@parks.ca.gov 619-228-6785
AGENDA Getting Started with Videoconferencing Why Videoconference? How can you prepare? What can you expect? PORTS as a Model Program Overview of Offerings Website Tour Videoconference Tour
So you want to participate in a videoconference? Why Videoconference? Your Thoughts • Access specialists • Increase learning • Engage alternate modalities • Novelty aspect
So you want to participate in a videoconference? How can you prepare? • Academic • Plan when/where/how to use VC • Use tools provided • Technologic • Create relationships • Test Equipment • Logistics • Classroom set up • Day of event
So you want to participate in a videoconference? What can you expect? • Teachers • Be involved/Model good behavior • Act as intermediary • Don’t panic • Students • Stage freight or acting out • Expect the unexpected • Participation is key • Presenter • Interactive • Knowledgeable
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Brad Krey bkrey@parks.ca.gov 619-228-6785 PORTS Overview MissionTo provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Brad Krey bkrey@parks.ca.gov 619-228-6785 PORTS Overview • Growing Urban Populations • Disconnect with Parks • Potential Loss of Future Constituents • Decreased Educational Programs in Parks • Increase Focus on Standards and Testing • Increase Accountability • Decrease in Funding • Technology Initiatives
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Web Based Units of Study Live Videoconferencing with a California State Park Delivered via K-12 High Speed Network Brad Krey bkrey@parks.ca.gov 619-228-6785 PORTS Overview Helps teach academic content standards based material to California’s students in a compelling manner Provides access to the resources of California State Parks that would be otherwise unavailable to most students. Protects our parks by increasing knowledge and appreciation of the their valuable resources.
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Brad Krey bkrey@parks.ca.gov 619-228-6785 PORTS Website Tour WWW.PORTS.PARKS.CA.GOV Units of Study Resources Links Contact and Scheduling Information
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Frequently Asked Questions… What other subjects do you teach? Can my school do this? How do I schedule a program? Is it really free? Other questions…
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Brad Krey bkrey@parks.ca.gov 619-228-6785 WWW.PORTS.PARKS.CA.GOV