VC Programs
Day 19: Now, Participate in Megaconference Jr.
Guest blogged by Janine Lim Now that you’ve been through this little training experience, it’s time to join the global learning community! Megaconference Jr. is one of THE videoconferencing events of the year for K12 videoconferencing. It’s a 12 hour videoconference, facilitated by students, with student presenters featured. An incredible global experience, a chance for [...]
Day 10: Assisting Teachers with Preparation
A critical part of a successful videoconference is preparation. So how can you help make sure it happens? Here are some ideas. Preparation Lesson Plans Many programs have preparation materials which are very helpful. When the program is scheduled, ask the teacher if they received the materials. A week or so before the program, ask [...]
Day 7: Managing Your Online Accounts
Last week, I shared some tips to help you manage your time and to use a binder and a manila folder to help manage some of the information the you will need to support videoconferencing. Next step is to have a process for managing your online accounts. Many content providers can be scheduled via fax, [...]
Day 6: Promoting Videoconferencing in Your School
Guest blogged by Janine Lim. Last week we focused on settings and such. This week in the 20 Day challenge we are looking at tips for before the videoconference – focusing especially on the nitty gritty of working with teachers. Today’s topic is how to hook teachers on videoconferencing and promote the possibilities of this [...]
Day 3: Working with Content Providers
Guest blogged by Janine Lim As a videoconference coordinator, a major part of your work includes interacting with content providers to bring programs to your students. So in today’s challenge, we look at some tips for working with content providers. What is a content provider? First, let’s make sure we’re all clear on what we’re [...]