1. RETN Campus Managers Region 11 Telecommunications Network

2. Types of Events RETN professional development  Programs presented and created by ESC Region 11 Staff Connect2Texas local content providers  Virtual Field Trip to the Amon Carter District-initiated requests  7 th grade students present lesson to 4 th grade TETN professional development  Programs presented and created by other ESC’s

3. What is needed? Computer with internet access (hard wired is best) Download Zoom (Zoom.us) - helpful Webcam  So the presenter can see you Microphone  So the presenter can hear you Earbuds with a microphone work great for one person participating in a program

4. What is Zoom? Desktop Videoconference Software – skype, google hangouts Features  Chat  Screen Share  Recording  Works on all devices with internet access

5. Scheduling with RETN Add your campus to the RETN Web site Instructions

6. Prior to the event Test Zoom, camera, microphone Meeting ID 8177409999 Ongoing test, Monday-Friday 8AM – 4:30PM If unable to attend, please notify help desk Zoom link will be emailed a day or two before the event to Campus Manager and others as requested (on the embedded form…remember?)

7. Day of the Event Click on the Zoom link from email or enter the meeting ID in Zoom Join “Audio by Computer”

8. Day of the Event Stay muted unless you are speaking Eye-contact with camera Delay Student Program: Make sure the presenter can see the students!

9. Additional Responsibilities Share RETN schedule & events  www.esc11.net/RETNnews - newsletter www.esc11.net/RETNnews  Weekly schedule is emailed, usually Friday  Join RETN listserv

10. Additional Responsibilities Manage number of simultaneous events  Bandwidth, students on network  Group classes when possible Notifying RETN staff of technical issues  Help Desk 817-740-7616

11. RETN Contacts HelpDesk Pat Schmuck 817.740.7616  pschmuck@esc11.net pschmuck@esc11.net Pam Neven  817.740.3607  pneven@esc11.net pneven@esc11.net  @PamNeven  @Connect2Texas

12. Websites Connect 2 Texas www.connect2texas.net RETN http://www.esc11.net/RETN ESC 11 www.esc11.net ESC 11 Online Media  www.esc11.net/social www.esc11.net/social

13. Ready? Visit Zoom – www.zoom.us  Join test meeting room ID 8177409999  There is sound and a short video Follow up meeting via Zoom for additional help, questions, support. National Literacy Day – September 8 at 1PM, FREE The U.S. Constitution at Work – September 18 at 9AM, FREE