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1 Views on Learning, Inc. Interactive Video Conferencing Learning Initiative Presented by Jeff Gangloff, Distance Learning Coordinator & Les Turner, Technology Director

2 About Views on Learning, Inc. Views on Learning, Inc. (VOL) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established to provide our Educational Broadband Service (EBS) schools with distance education opportunities that meet the requirements of NCLB and improve student learning.

3 The Vision VOL is dedicated to creating an interactive distance learning community to meet the needs of the 21 st Century K-12 "digital natives." VOL will use technology to enhance the quality of learning, to increase opportunities for collaboration, and to share educational resources, including professional development.

4 Partnership with NIESC In 2008, VOL formed a partnership with the Northern Indiana Educational Service Center (NIESC) to facilitate the mission by accessing their network of education experts and resources. 32 school districts in our South Bend/Elkhart IN market

5 Northern Indiana ESC History Grants facilitated – Lilly Educational grant – Elkhart County DEKKO Foundation Professional Development Video/Technical Expertise Cooperative Purchasing Collaboration History

6 Alaska-2 Washington-1 California-4 Idaho-2 Wyoming-2 Iowa-1 Indiana-2 Michigan-1 Ohio-1 Kentucky-1 New Jersey-1 Georgia-1 Florida-4

7 Service Overview Providing Lifesize® Videoconferencing equipment to market schools via a grant process. Purchased and installed a videoconferencing bridge. Provide professional development and technical support.

8 Uses of IVC* Shared classes Virtual fieldtrips Buddy classes/projects Connect to experts Participate in national events Professional development *Interactive Video Conferencing

9 Equipment Demonstration

10 Collaboration Opportunities Use of the Bridge Shared Content Professional Development Other methods of delivery School Grants Purchasing

11 Substantial Service! Questions--Discussion

12 Contact Information Go to Views on Learning website: http://www.viewsonlearning.org


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