Distance Learning

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 586.228.3408.

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ASK Author, Specialist and Knowledge is a literature program that uses video to connect students with authors and subject area specialists. (More Information and Registration)
LAP's Visit our LAP's page to learn more about this years program and to register for the video conference. Field Trip Fridays - Support Materials	Video Programming BCISD/TWICE Video Conference Field Trip Database Pacific Bell Video Conferencing Directory Evaluate a DL program Other CODEC Contacts
Region Quest - This project is designed for elementary school students studying United States Regions. We expect most of our students will be in the third grade. Through video conference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about cities and regions in the United States . Prior to the video conference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their ONE mystery region and city. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks, and other resources, will try to discover the mystery location presented by each participating classroom. Teacher Packet and Registration information for 2006	Distance Learning Tips for Teachers Distance Learning Tips for Students Arnie Comer's Virtual Views Stay up to date on distant learning events at the Macomb ISD and around the world. This is Mr. Comer's blog on distance learning.
	Detroit Zoo Project Teachers from Warren Woods Public Schools wrote lesson plans to enhance their video conference with the Detroit Zoo. The lessons include Penguins, Butterflies, Amphibians, and a virtual trip to the zoo.
	Using the Museum in the Classroom The Macomb ISD and the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in a pilot project for the development of instructional lessons for 4th - 8th grades. The lessons were designed to address the address the affects of technology on society. Teachers were in-serviced via compressed video on using museum artifacts, print resources, and oral histories.