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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 AComer@misd.net or 586.228.3408.
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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 follow the link below.
Distance Learning Schedule from
February 1 to 26, 2010.
To register for these programs
go to
DL
Registration page.
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
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
We look forward to your
participation in these programs.
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A.S.K. |
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Except where
otherwise noted on the schedule
these dates are confirmed
ASK Schedule for 2009
/ 2010
ASK, Authors Specialist, and Knowledge, provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are
reading about in a novel. The program uses excellent children's literature,
journal writing and interviewing to promote reading for understanding.
Special thanks to
Dr. Raymond Kettel who designed this project and shared it with other educators.
There is a list of classroom set
of books that are not on the
ASK Distance Learning schedule for
the 2009-2010 school year. Teachers
may use these books on their own in
their classroom.
Class sets available for the
2009-2010 school year that are
NOT in the ASK program this
year.
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 listserve send an
e-mail to Arnie Comer at
AComer@misd.net stating that you
would like to be on the ASK e-mail
listserve.
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L.A.P.'s |
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Learn from the past, Appreciate the
present and Preserve our outdoor
heritage.
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™
Visit our
L.A.P.'s™ page
to learn more about the program.
To register for the L.A.P.'S™
program go to DL
Program Registration page
The new L.A.P.'S™ schedule is available at this link - Schedule 2009-2010.
Michigan 3rd and 4th grade teachers: You can find the L.A.P.’s™ materials for the 2009-2010 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). This updated
program will start in December of
2008.
Schedule for Field Trip Fridays
for the 2009-2010 school year
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TWICE / ASK
Programs |
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TWICE / ASK Website
TWICE / ASK 2009 - 2010 Schedule
The MISD does support 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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Middle School Mondays |
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Polycom Special Events Programming |
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The
Polycom Special Events schedule
is at this website.
The MISD does support 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 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 September-December
events will begin on September 8th.
Registration for January-May events
will open on December 1st.
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Resources and
Video Programming |
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