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Questions
1)  Where can I find interactive video conference project ideas?
2)  How do I setup a free enrichment activity with NASA?
3)  How do I setup a free enrichment activity with the Johnson Space Center?
4)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Library of Congress?
5)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Smithsonian?
6)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the National Archives?
7)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with Mount Rushmore National Park?
8)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site?
9)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Henry Doorly Zoo?
10)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Joslyn Art Museum?
11)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Homestead National Monument?
12)  How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Thomas Edgerton Center?
13)  Aren't there lots of virtual field trip and other enrichment activities available through interactive video conferencing (IVC)? Where can teachers go find out about other enrichment activities that are available.
14)  I heard that students can watch things like an autopsy, knee surgery, or talk to experts in mathematics, science and technology. Where can I find the details?
 
Answers
1)  Q Where can I find interactive video conference project ideas?
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Go to http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl and browse the site for numerous project ideas. Download your copy of Planning Kid2Kid Video Conference Projects . Be sure to search Content Providers database to find terrific enrichment activities such as virtual field trips and lists of authors and other experts that will video conference with your classes.
2)  Q How do I setup a free enrichment activity with NASA?
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The first step is to visit NASA's Digital Learning Network (DLN) at http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/catalog/ and browse the event catalog to see what is available. The DLN has over 50 enrichment activities to choose from. Once you have decided on an event you simply click on the registration link (first time users will have to create an account). Make sure to plan your enrichment activity well in advance because events fill up fast and you need to reserve your spot on DLN's calendar.
3)  Q How do I setup a free enrichment activity with the Johnson Space Center?
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All of the NASA research and space centers have free interactive video conference programs for education. A list of events is available in NASA's Distance Learning Network event catalog mentioned in the answer to question #1. To contact any of the NASA centers directly you can find contact information at http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/centers/.

4)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Library of Congress?
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"The Library of Congress offers interactive programs with reference and subject specialists to acquaint researchers with the resources on the Web site and how best to access them. Programs are appropriate for researchers, college/university faculty and students, librarians, and lifelong learners engaged in studies involving, geography, United States history and culture, local history, genealogy, world history and culture, foreign languages, and American literature. " (taken from the LOC website) For more information visit http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/videoconf/.
5)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Smithsonian?
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"Students can interact with the National Air and Space Museum without leaving the classroom! The museum offers Interactive Videoconferencing programs featuring the museum's staff and docent volunteers. Use of the unique National Air and Space Museum collection and the universally-engaging nature of aviation and space make these programs relevant and exciting. These interactive electronic experiences augment teacher lesson plans and correspond to national education standards. The programs are broadcast over the internet and require the use of videoconference equipment at the school....Please note: Videoconference reservations must be made one month in advance. Registrants are required to participate in a pre-lesson videoconference which will be scheduled no less than one week prior to the date of the videoconference lesson with the students. This will provide a “getting-to-know-you” opportunity for lesson presenters and the teacher(s) who will participate in the videoconference lesson." (from their website) For more details on how register for an event go to http://www.nasm.si.edu/education/classroom_videoconf.cfm
6)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the National Archives?
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"If your school is too far away to make a visit to The National Archives, we are able to offer some of our workshops via videoconference.

Videoconference workshops are designed to last for 35 minutes for KS 1, and up to 1 hour for Key Stages 2 to A Level, but can be made to fit in with your lesson time.

Most of our workshops can be booked directly with us at a time and date to suit you, subject to availability, using the booking form. Some of our workshops are advertised and booked on the Global Leap website, a central source of information for videoconferencing in schools. See www.global-leap.com for more information.

A pack of preparation materials for some workshops can be downloaded from our website http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/index/education.htm or will be sent to you with work for students to complete before the workshop. This will encourage discussion and debate to help them to get the most out of the session." (from website of the National Archives at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/educationservice/video.htm).
7)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with Mount Rushmore National Park?
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"Bring a Park Ranger into your classroom with our interactive video conferences. Choose from a wide variety of topics that allow your students to explore the history of our country and the meaning of our memorial. Lessons include instruction by teaching rangers, visual displays, multimedia demonstrations and student activities. Join a network of classes around the state and around the nation in unique learning opportunities." (taken from the National Park Service website)
For more information go to http://www.nps.gov/moru/forteachers/distancelearningopportunities.htm.
8)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site?
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"Minuteman Missile is now offering educational programs to schools via Long Distance Learning technology. Through an internet hookup, schools can view a live program from the underground launch control center at Delta-01. For more details or to schedule a program, please contact Park Rangers Pam Griswold or Chris Wilkinson at (605)-433-5552." (from their website) For more information or to register go to http://www.nps.gov/mimi/forteachers/distancelearningopportunities.htm.
9)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Henry Doorly Zoo?
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The Henry Doorly has several outstanding distance learning activities for all grade levels. For more details or to arrange for an event at your school call the Education Department at (402) 738-6903. Visit the Education Department website for more information about the types of programs that are available. Go to http://www.omahazoo.com/education/index.asp?page=/education/education.htm.
10)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Joslyn Art Museum?
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Inquiries about video conference outreach sessions with the Joslyn Art Museum should directed to Laura Huntimer at 402-342-3300 ext. 265.
11)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Homestead National Monument?
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The Homestead National Monument does have distance learning enrichment activities that can be tailored to support learning outcomes. For information teachers should contact the park at (402) 223-3514.
12)  Q How do I setup an enrichment activity with the Thomas Edgerton Center?
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"The Edgerton Explorit Center’s video-conference capabilities include IP, JPEG and iChat. Our system
can also serve as a bridge so that JPEG schools can conference with NASA over IP and much more.
For more technical information please contact Chad Johnson at chad@edgerton .org or call (877) 694 –
4032. The possibilities are endless"

For more details download the edgerton.pdf file below.

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 edgerton.pdf
13)  Q Aren't there lots of virtual field trip and other enrichment activities available through interactive video conferencing (IVC)? Where can teachers go find out about other enrichment activities that are available.
A
Yes, there are lots of enrichment activities available through IVC. There is a searchable database of over 200 content providers at http://dl.remc11.k12.mi.us/fieldtripsites/.
14)  Q I heard that students can watch things like an autopsy, knee surgery, or talk to experts in mathematics, science and technology. Where can I find the details?
A
One source of exciting video conference activities like those you mentioned is COSI. They offer high quality video conference enrichment activities for a nominal fee that covers the cost of curriculum materials for up to 30 students and the speaker's honorarium.