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Distance Learning Opportunities for the Social Studies Curriculum through

Distance Learning Opportunities for the Social Studies Curriculum through. Region XI RETN, connect2Texas Skype Smart Phones Skype, Fring Video camera Internet. Distance Learning Basics. Site Facilitator Responsibilities include: Notifying grade levels of upcoming events (listserv)

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Distance Learning Opportunities for the Social Studies Curriculum through

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  1. Distance Learning Opportunities for the Social Studies Curriculumthrough Region XI RETN, connect2Texas Skype Smart Phones Skype, Fring Video camera Internet

  2. Distance Learning Basics Site Facilitator Responsibilities include: • Notifying grade levels of upcoming events (listserv) • Scheduling event and equipment • Setting up equipment • Testing system • Informing participants on proper etiquette and protocols of videoconferencing • Collecting, processing, and returning sign-in sheets, evaluations to event sponsor

  3. Distance Learning Basics Participant responsibilities include: • Choosing an appropriate event • Scheduling with Site Facilitator • Preparing students (link) • Arriving early • Monitoring students during the event

  4. Hook up with Region XI (RETN) JoAnn Roe jroe@esc11.net 817.740.3607

  5. Provider: National Archives Fort Worth (NARA) Program: We the People: A Constitution Day Program Description: On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The National Archives at Fort Worth celebrates this important day in our nation's history by presenting a program for students of all levels to learn more about our Constitution and government. MOST SITES WILL BE VIEW ONLY. If you are interested in being an INTERACTIVE SITE please contact Jenny Sweeney at jenny.sweeney@nara.gov. Cost: FREE Length: 30 Minutes Audience: 3rd, 4th, 5th,

  6. First Encounters!--When the Conquistadors Met the Karankawa 2nd six weeksby Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum 8/29/2011 8:30:00 AM (CST) )$100 per site to9:15:00 AM (CST) or May be scheduled

  7. Host your own Frisco ISD http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/FIS Elem_TECH/distance_learning.cfm?subpage=1152239 • Farm booklet PDF

  8. Author’s VisitsVideoconferencing • Check with your Librarian for funding. • John Erikson – Hank the Cowdog Series $225 per site includes 20 autographed books

  9. Break

  10. Skype • Skype an Author (example link) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9BVJ38-1eI&feature=related 10 to 15 minutes sessions are usually free • Skype an Expert (example link) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IkGnH_cMUA • Find your own expert or classroom lesson Real time Skype hook up • Free Download • Logitech C200 Web cam available from Central Stores $20.50

  11. Web based Virtual Tours George Washington’s Mount Vernon http://www.mountvernon.org/virtual/index.cfm/ss/29/ http://www.virtualmuseumexhibit.com/Virtual_Museum_Exhibits.html http://www.bicyclemuseum.com/ http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/htmlVersion/index.html# Colonial Williamsburg Vodcast http://www.history.org/media/videoPlayer/index.cfm

  12. Create Your Own Virtual Field Trip Small Wonder, Flip or any video camera Destination: The Fire Station, Zoo, Museum, Mall, or Farm? Have students prepare questions before capturing video answers. Let them direct what you will ask and see. Example: Virtual tour of Fire Station

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