REGION XI RETN, CONNECT2TEXAS SKYPE SMART PHONES SKYPE, FRING VIDEO CAMERA INTERNET Distance Learning Opportunities for the Social Studies Curriculum through

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

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

Hook up with Region XI (RETN) JoAnn Roe

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 Cost: FREE Length: 30 Minutes Audience: 3rd, 4th, 5th,

First Encounters!--When the Conquistadors Met the Karankawa 2nd six weeks by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum 8/29/20118:30:00 AM (CST) )$100 per site to 9:15:00 AM (CST) or May be scheduled

Host your own Frisco ISD Elem_TECH/distance_learning.cfm?subpage= Farm booklet PDF

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

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Skype Skype an Author (example link) 1eI&feature=related 1eI&feature=related 10 to 15 minutes sessions are usually free Skype an Expert (example link) Find your own expert or classroom lesson Real time Skype hook up Free Download Logitech C200 Web cam available from Central Stores $20.50

Web based Virtual Tours George Washington’s Mount Vernon um_Exhibits.html ex.html# Colonial Williamsburg Vodcast

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 Create Your Own Virtual Field Trip