Preparation Up-Front
If you are thinking about beginning interactive video conferencing (IVC), what are some of the things you need to consider?
Check out NCSSM's Enrichment brochure.
Purchasing the Equipment
What kinds of equipment are available? What is the best way to go about getting what your site really needs?
E-Rate |
Ed Chase |
Visit the website for information
about the program.
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State Education E-Rate Coordinator
School Connectivity Team Lead
NC Department of Public Instruction
6316 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6316
Phone: 919-807-3422
echase@dpi.state.nc.us |
Videos of Dec. 1, 2008 E-Rate Training
E-Rate Team
June 11, 2010 Memo outlining changes in NCVIP funding (.doc format) (.pdf format)
Becoming Part of the NC Information Highway (NCIH/NCVPS)
What is NCIH/NCVPS, should your site be part of it, and how does it work?
Using IVC in a Classroom
How does a classroom teacher choose which resource to use? What preparations are needed? What about follow-up?
Collaborating on a Project, Receiving, or Broadcasting Instruction
If you are considering doing a project, receiving and/or sending a class via interactive video conferening, these resources will provide more information.
Hints and other neat stuff!
Berrin County, Michigan, provides an extensive booklet to help teachers participate in video conferences with their classes. The 40 page Planning Kid2Kid Videoconference Projects booklet is stuffed with invaluable information.
MAGPI's comprehensive VC resource page includes links to locate lots of tips and detailed information on:
• H.323 Videoconferencing Resources
• Best Practices and Tips
• Troubleshooting Resources
• Troubleshooting Tools
• Videoconference Etiquette
Other technical tips
