Distance Learning Across Texas

Videoconferencing and Project Based Learning

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:31:45 GMT

While strolling through the internet looking for interesting articles and content on videoconferencing, I came across this blog entry. I struggle with how to get teachers to see the value of two-way interactive, face to face, real-time interaction with anyone at anytime.

The perspective and ideas presented in her "50 ways" will hopefully inspire those who read it to apply whatever tools they have available to them to provide relevant experiences and knowledge with their students.

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MAGPI International Collaboration Series - India

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:32:23 GMT

Date: Tuesday March 12, 2013

Time: 9:00 -10:00 am EDT

Target Audience: Higher Education Faculty, K20 Educators, Video IT Support Staff, Administrators

Cost: Free

Requirements for Participation: H.323 Equipment and connection to regional/national research and education network.

MAGPI continues our International Collaboration Series which aims to facilitate meaningful, ongoing collaboration opportunities between MAGPI member organizations and K20 research and education organizations around the world.

The next International Collaboration Series meeting will be held on Tuesday March 12th from 9:00 -10:00 AM EDT (13:00 - 14:00 UTC).

MAGPI is pleased to partner with Reliance India to make this session possible. We'll be talking with Darayus Mehta, Vice President and Head of Product Life Cycle Management at Reliance Communications in India, about videoconferencing across several sectors in India and opportunities to develop collaborations.

More Information/Register: http://magpi.net/Community/Programs/International-Collaboration-Series-2013-India> >

MAGPI Content Provider Carnival

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:47:52 GMT

October 25, 2012

MAGPI Content Provider Carnival

Audience: Eductors, Students, Distance Learning s

Fly into the stratosphere, swim with sharks and travel to the Wild West during this exciting one-day adventure!
On Thursday, OCTOBER 25, 2012, MAGPI presents the MAGPI Content Provider Carnival III, an exciting event featuring 24 interactive videoconference content providers—paired with up to 48 lucky classrooms—showing new and exciting programs for the 2012-2013 school year.

And the fun can be enjoyed by everyone via two SIMULTANEOUS WEBSTREAM CHANNELS throughout the day!

For information on MAGPI Content Provider Carnival III: http://www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/3rd-Annual-MAGPI-Content-Provider-Carnival

Apply TODAY to be a participating school: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGE0dmhqbVZsNzhXZGItR1RUWWV3V0E6MA

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www.TexasCollegeandCareer.org

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:35:58 GMT

Introducing Texas College & Career!

We are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new college and career resource: Texas College & Career. Texas College & Career is Texas’ no-cost, one-stop-shop for college and career planning! It provides the key components of college and career planning all in one centralized location that’s easy to use. From student portfolio development to interactive planning, Texas College & Career is a must have tool for all Texas secondary students, parents, and educators.

Texas College & Career will target an increase in the rate of K12 students transitioning to postsecondary education, and includes unique resources designed especially for students who are more at-risk (such as foster care youth and English language learners).

Texas College & Career centralizes all the key planning elements of a student’s educational career focused to grades 6-12, key milestone reminders, and meaningful communication tools from student to counselor to parent or guardian.

● Free for all Texas secondary students, parents and educators

● Web-based, accessible anywhere, at anytime

● Intuitive student portfolio, resume & planning tools

● Full college search & comparisons

● Provides tools for Financial Aid search & applications

● Browse entire site in English or Spanish

Free, monthly, online webinar sessions begin this month to provide focused discussion on the use of site tools to help in planning for college and beyond.

Visit www.TexasCollegeandCareer.org

Your Future Awaits...www.TexasCollegeandCareer.org Can Help You Get There!

Texas College & Career is a Texas Education Agency initiative made possible through the 82nd Legislature, General Appropriations Act, Article III, Rider 62, and brought to you by ConnectEDU with assistance from Edvance Research, Inc.

RED RIBBON DAY: A Song for Kiki

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:58:57 GMT

October 22, 2012 10:30 - 11:30 AM CT

Audience: Students

Join Dr. Rodriguez Elementary in Harlingen CISD in the Rio Grande Valley for a Special Red Ribbon Day presentation on Monday, October 22, 2012 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Presented by Rickey E. Pittman, Award-winning Author, Storyteller, Folksinger, and Songwriter.

Follow this link to register: http://tinyurl.com/HCISD-Red-Ribbon-10-22-2012. Registration DEADLINE October 17, 2012

The presentation includes a motivational speech, the story of DEA Agent Kiki Camarena, and a special
song written by Rickey Pittman entitled, “Red Ribbon Day: A Song for Kiki.” For more information on Rickey Pittman, his music, his school programs on Texas History and his books, visit his website: http://www.bardofthesouth.com.

History in the First Person: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:37:30 GMT

October 18, 2012 10-11:00 AM CT & 1-2:00 PM CT

Audience: Grades 6-12

Give your history, journalism, language arts, or communications students the chance to experience the power of first person oral history as they interview and interact with people who lived during thirteen fateful days in October 1962. What was it really like to live under the specter of nuclear war?

You can view the video conference via videconference or via Internet streamed live via at http://www.hectv.org on the program day. If you have questions about this event contact Tim Gore, Interactive Coordinator for HEC-TV.

Careers in Energy

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:03:26 GMT

October 16, 2012 9:00 - 9:50 AM CT

Audience: Grades 8-12

Looking for a career with a company that is leading the way in the power industry? What if I told you that full scholarships were available to cover books and tuition for a two year associate degree in power plant technology? These scholarships are competitive. Know what it takes to get in this program and learn more about this field.

Join us as we connect with representatives from the largest generator of electricity in Texas, Luminant as well as their partnering college, Tyler Junior College. We’ll discuss opportunities for employment within the coal, nuclear, and natural gas power generation, mining operations and energy trading. We’ll also cover information pertaining to a partnership program between TJC and Luminant called Luminant Academy. In an effort to improving Luminant’s current workforce's capabilities and helping assure the next generation of high performers, the Luminant Power Track has been developed. This is a new career development scholarship program, which has awarded its second class of students scholarships covering books and tuition toward one of four power plant degree paths. They will also participate in a paid internship at a Luminant power plant and gain the opportunity to forge a relationship with Luminant that could grow into a full-time job following successful completion of the program.

Viewing Options: Videoconference, Streaming Link (Recording), DVD. Click here to register for streaming link / videoconference. For a DVD copy of the program, click here to download our form. Email completed form to dl7@esc7.net. For more information contact Christopher Hankla, Technology Specialist at Region 7 Education Service Center.

Texas State Aquarium: Animal Costumes

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:12:22 GMT

October 31, 2012 10-11:00 AM CT

Audience: Grades 2-5

This event is sponsored by the Education Service Center, Region 2 in collaboration with the Texas State Aquarium. Have you ever been to a costume party? Or dressed up just for fun? We are not the only ones that dress-up, animals dress-up too! Do animals dress-up for fun or is there another purpose for their fancy costumes? Join the Texas State Aquarium and explore the many reasons why ocean animals play dress-up every day. You will view live animals through the eight cameras located throughout the Aquarium. There will be an activity that all students can follow along with in their classrooms. In order to participate, the teacher will need to provide bowls, M&Ms, and candy corn. Each group of students will need a mixture of the two candies in a bowl.

Interaction Information: We will have up to four interactive sites. All others will be view-only.

Registration: Click here to begin the registration process.

If you have questions or would like more information contact Lori Genzer at Education Service Center Region 2.

Titanic: The Ultimate Tragedy Explained

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:01:37 GMT

October 12, 2012 10:00-10:50 AM CT

Audience: Grades 6-12

Titanic is the most famous shipwreck in history, but recent research from British historian Tim Maltin has revealed that the freak atmospheric conditions the night the Titanic sank were the ultimate cause of the tragedy. Using previously unseen evidence from hundreds of ships log books from 1912, Maltin has proven that a thermal inversion was present at Titanic's crash site. You and your students will meet Tim Maltin and, after sharing general information about the Titanic, he will discuss thermal inversions, the physical science of light refraction and mirages and connect these to the ship’s sinking. We will accept student questions for Tim to answer prior to and during the program.

To register for this event click here.

Traveling El Camino Real de Los Tejas

Texas Education Telecommunications Network — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:18:54 GMT

October 31, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Traveling El Camino Real de Los Tejas

Audience: 4th and 7th grade students

The El Camino Real de los Tejas formerly known as the King’s Highway spans 2,500 miles across several states and has served as the one of the main arteries of travel for soldiers, missionaries and settlers since the late 1600’s. Throughout its existence, the road’s development has been carved through economic, social, political and religious influences.

Classrooms chosen as participating sites will be assigned a city along or near El Camino Real to research and create a 10 minute presentation covering a brief history of the area and the historical influences that have impacted the development of the road. In addition, experts from around Texas will offer further information on the current development, history, and events tied to the road.

For presenting sites, we have compiled a toolkit to assist you with developing your presentation. These recommendations are designed to improve the learning experience through distance learning by taking advantage of various technologies. You may download the toolkit outline by clicking here.

This event will primarily cover TEKS Objectives set for seventh grade history requirements. To view a complete list of objectives covered within this event please click here.

For more information, check out Region 7’s El Camino Program website by clicking here.