For more
information about the MACUL Conference, visit the
MACUL
web site.
 Videoconference
equipment for these sessions graciously provided
by AVI Systems and Polycom.
Wednesday
Preconference Workshop
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
1:00-4:30 p.m.
I’ve
Got All This Distance Learning Equipment –
Now What?
Cyndi Phillips, Media Specialist Grand
Haven Schools, Pres. of American Association of
School Librarians (AASL)
Keith Sadlier, Research Center Teacher, Utica Schools
Participants will work on distance learning initiatives
and learn to plan around curriculum goals, find
a videoconference to meet those goals, correspond
with the provider, and prepare students for the
connection as well as evaluate the connection. There
will be opportunities for hands on practice to connect
the equipment and use the remote control. Attendees
will leave with a wealth of information that can
be implemented immediately, as well as contacts
for connections and assistance.
Thursday
Events
Voices
of the Twin Cities
Linda McConville, 4th grade Teacher, St. Joseph
Public Schools
10:00-11:00 a.m.
This research project, developed by a media specialist
and a classroom teacher, uses distance learning
to unite two diverse classrooms. Using the Big research
model to learn about the history of both communities,
the project focuses on important individuals who
have made a difference in the communities’
past. Attendees can easily replicate this project
in their own community.
More
Than Music
Arnie Comer, Distance Learning Manager, Macomb
ISD
1:00-2:00 p.m.
The Cleveland Institute of Music offers many fine
programs designed to support your curriculum in
science, mathematics, language arts, history and
of course, music. Join us as we connect and experience
a sample of their many wonderful programs.
Take
a Trip to the Alaska Sea Life Center
Deb Herrick, Lead Teacher, Juvenile Services
Center, West Olive
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Join us for a live interactive video trip to the
non-profit marine science facility Alaska Sea Life
Center to engage in a session that will take you
through the sea life center while learning about
sea life using the scientific method.
Round
Table Discussion For Videoconferencing (Distance
Learning)
Mike Maison, Learning Net Media Consultant,
St. Clair RESA
Mike Richardson, Network Administrator/Distance
Learning Coordinator, Copper Country ISD
4:00-5:00 p.m.
In this session we will address the usage/issues
common to Distance
Learning (videoconferencing) technology. Topics
for discussion: different standards currently used
and emerging technologies. We will also demonstrate
operating videoconferencing equipment. Bring your
questions/comments (not limited to technical concerns)
and join the "Distance Learning Knights at
the Round Table".
Friday
Events
Megaconference
Jr
Sue Rutkofske, Project Manager for Education
Technology, St. Clair RESA
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to take your students on a
round-the-world trip? You can today! Megaconference
Jr. is a project designed to give students in elementary
and secondary schools around the world the opportunity
to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each
other’s learning in real time, using advanced
multi-point video conferencing technology.
Wireman
Meets ASK (Author Specialist Knowledge)
Sue Stauffacher, Author
Sue Porter, Instructional Technology Coordinator,
Kent ISD
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Sue Porter Join us as we connect to a classroom
and demonstrate the ASK program. Sue Stauffacher,
author of “Donuthead” and “Harry
Sue,” will use “Wireman,” her
web-based comic book series for late, reluctant
and non-English readers, to engage the students
in the ASK process.
Crazy
Challenges and Madcap Collaborations
Linda McDonald, Instructional Technology Facilitator,
Katy & Kilpatrick Elementary Schools, Katy,
TX
11:30-12:30 p.m.
Learn about challenges and collaborations coming
to life and multiplying in Katy I.S.D, Texas. This
session will provide sample projects that focus
on meaningful, engaging instruction and include
all grade levels and content areas. Project organization,
modifications, and facilitation strategies will
be shared.
TWICE
Annual Meeting
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Gallery Overlook H, DeVos Place
TWICE Board
TWICE
Regular Members, join us for an information meeting
and lunch. By Member Invitation Only. Invitations
will be mailed to regular members in January.
Videoconference
equipment for these sessions graciously provided
by Polycom and AVI Systems. |
