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DistanceLearning
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Overview |
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For some, Distance Learning is limited to the notion of low enrollment
classes, linking a handful of students in one school district with a
handful of students in others to extend the curricular offerings in all
school districts involved. For us, at the Macomb Intermediate School
District, Distance Learning is that and so much more! Curriculum and
Professional Development are enhanced and extended through on-line
courses, virtual field trips to zoos, museums and science centers,
collaborative events linking students from around the county to around
the state to around the world, and special events linking to our
students to authors and specialists. In short, we bring a world of
resources to our students each and every day.
If you have questions or need more information about distance
learning via compressed video at the Macomb ISD, please contact Arnie
Comer via email at AComer@misd.net.
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Distance
Learning Schedule |
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For the most current schedule of all
of the distance learning / video
conferencing programs associated
with the Macomb Intermediate School
District will be available after the
registrations have started in
September.
Distance Learning Schedule for
January 30th to February 24, 2012
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Read
Around the Planet 2012: A Project
Matching Event!
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TWICE
invites you to participate in a
celebration of reading using
videoconference technology! Classes
can participate in English, or a
variety of other languages, or
special education. Classes share
skits, raps, original
poetry/writing, songs, game shows,
and more.
This is a CAPSpace Matching
Event. You sign up and we provide
you a partner class. Do NOT post a
collaboration called Read Around the
Planet.
Read Around the Planet REGISTRATION
opens today, DECEMBER 1 and closes
JANUARY 13, 2012! RAP dates:
Wednesday, FEB. 22 - Wednesday,
MARCH 7, 2012 - Please check your
calendars for vacation, conference
days, testing, etc. BEFORE
registering.
The flyer for the event is
below.
Read Around the Planet 2012
Full
information online here:
http://www.twice.cc/RAP
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ASK
DL Registration page
The TWICE organization and
Polycom Special Events will be offering ASK
programs as well, many of which we
support. If you are on the ASK email list-serve
you will receive notification of
when registrations are open along
with a schedule. More details are below.
How to use the
Distance Learning Registration page:
Fill in the appropriate
information on Step 1. Be sure the
e-mail address is correct.
Continue on to Step 2.
Under Choose a Program choose ASK
or whatever program you are
interested in.
Under Choose a Topic choose the
title of the book you would like.
Under Choose a Session choose a date
and time you would like to
participate.
Continue on to Step 3.
Review the information and if
correct press submit.
If you would like to register for
another program click on Use this
link to submit another program
request.
DL Registration page
We look forward to your
participation in these programs.
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A.S.K. |
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Most of our authors and specialists
have been confirmed for the dates
indicated on the schedule that is
below. Those that have not are noted
as tentative on the schedule.
We still have
openings...check the schedule below
for availabilities.
ASK openings as of November 18. 2011
ASK schedule for the
2011-2012 school year
The ASK
Program, (Authors Specialist, and Knowledge), provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a
knowledgeable subject specialist in the topic they are
reading about in the novel. The program uses excellent children's literature,
journal writing and interviewing via vide conferencing to promote reading for
comprehension and understanding.
Special thanks to
Dr. Raymond Kettel who designed this project and shared it with other educators.
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Learn more about the ASK program
Follow
this link ASKInfoDefaultPage.htm
that will take you to the
ASK web page that explains what
ASK is, the steps of the ASK
process, give links to the Thank
You Notes from students &
teachers, and a link for
journaling templates, lesson
plans and web resources that are
used in the teacher resource
notebook.
ASK Video
(Windows Media)
ASK Video
(Quick Time)
All about the ASK Program -
ASK Brochure
There is a list of classroom set
of books that are not on the
ASK Distance Learning schedule for
the upcoming school year.
Class sets available for the
2011-2012 school year that are
NOT in the ASK program.
These class sets can be used by
teachers on their own with no
videoconferencing programs.
If you would like to be on
the ASK e-mail list-serve send an
e-mail to Arnie Comer at
AComer@misd.net stating that you
would like to be on the ASK e-mail
list-serve.
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L.A.P.'s |
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Learn from the past, Appreciate the
present and Preserve our outdoor
heritage.
LAPs schedule for the 2011 - 2012
school year
This complimentary program teaches
Michigan third and fourth graders
about Michigan’s history and natural
resources.
In addition to helping youngsters
and their teachers learn more about
their state, its history and
resources, it is also very 'brain
compatible'. In order to increase
public knowledge and appreciation
for Michigan’s wonderful natural
resources, EDCO and the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources
partnered to create L.A.P.’s™
To register go to
www.misd.net/dl
Visit our
L.A.P.'s™ page
to find out how to gain access
to the materials for the program
through the MISD Blackboard Learn
and to learn more about the program.
Along with the "must have" materials
there are supplemental lesson plans
and resources for you to use as
well.
Michigan 3rd and 4th grade teachers: You can find the L.A.P.’s™ materials for the 2011-2012 school year from the MISD - MOST Blackboard Portal.
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Field Trip Fridays |
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The new program
includes pre-visit activities on
gravity and air resistance, speed,
and everyone’s favorite Happy Crab
Hypothesis Sheet. Only now the
hypothesis is about what forces make
the crab move instead of what simple
machines are inside. The show itself
is now about balanced and unbalanced
forces, pushes and pulls, and
tracing the energy flow through the
toys (the chattering teeth still
make an appearance about halfway
through the show).
Gadget
Works Registration is now closed for
the 2011-2012 school year.
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TWICE / ASK
Programs |
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TWICE / ASK Website
TWICE openings
as of November 18, 2011
The 2011 -
2012 programs are now
open for registration.
Preview the
schedule for the at
http://www.twice.cc/
Follow the directions below to
register for these programs.
To register you will need an
account in CAPSpace. If you do not
have an account go to
CAPSpace
and sign up
for one. You will also need to be
associated with verified video
equipment. The good news is that I
have verified all equipment in
Macomb County schools. But I will
need to link you to the equipment,
if you don't already have an account
in
CAPSpace.
Please also note that there are
some titles that TWICE will be
offering that are not on the
attached list. This is because TWICE
is offering these programs at
similar times to the Macomb ASK
programs and therefore we will not
be able to provide the materials for
you to participate. If you have
copies of these books available
within your school, feel free to
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Polycom Special Events Programming |
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Polycom Special
Events Registration for the 2012
January to June programs are
now open.
Preview the list of events here:
http://polycomspecialevents.pbworks.com/
The MISD does support these programs.
You must be attached to verified
Polycom equipment in order to
register. Register in CAPSpace under
My Projects, Events, Polycom:
http://projects.twice.cc/
before registering for the Polycom
special events.
To register you will need an
account in CAPSpace. If you do not
have an account go to
CAPSpace
and sign up
for one. You will also need to be
associated with verified video
equipment. The good news is that I
have verified all equipment in
Macomb County schools. But I will
need to link you to the equipment,
if you don't already have an account
in
CAPSpace.
Please also note that there are
some titles that POLYCOM will be
offering that are not on the
attached list. This is because
POLYCOM
is offering these programs at
similar times to the Macomb ASK
programs and therefore we will not
be able to provide the materials for
you to participate. If you have
copies of these books available
within your school, feel free to
register for those programs.
Registration for 2012 January-May events
will open on December 1st.
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Resources on
Video Programming with How to Guides |
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Making Your ASK Videoconference a
Success
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Printable Quick Reference Guide
for the Tandberg Remote
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Distance Learning Guide for
Students
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BCRESA/TWICE Video Conference Field Trip Database
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Polycom Searchable Database
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TANDBERG Education & Training
Education Video Guide
(free registration is required
to view in pdf format)
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Technology Tips for a Successful
Video Conference
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Instructions on how to use the
Tandberg and Polycom remote
controls
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Contacts
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Distance Learning Help Line
586-228-3409
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