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Title Videoconferencing technology in K-12 instruction : best practices and trends / [edited by] Dianna L. Newman [and others]
Published Hershey : Information Science Reference, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 308 pages) : illustrations
Contents Section I. What is K-12 Videoconferencing? -- Videoconferencing and the K-12 Classroom : What is it? And Why do it? / Dianna L. Newman -- Section II. Bringing Providers to the Camera -- Taking Videoconferencing to the Next Level : Creating a Model for Museum Virtual Field Trips / Denice Blair Leach, Kristine Morrissey, and Gel Alvarado -- The Journey Into Distance Learning : Test Drives, Roadblocks, and Destinations / Fawn Warner -- Making the System Work : The Content Provider and Videoconferencing in the K-12 Classroom / Patty Petrey Dees -- From Concept to Conference : Developing a Distance Learning Lesson Using a Museum/School Collaboration Model / Sharon Vatsky -- Are You Having Fun Yet? / Emily Diekemper Hansen -- Section III. Bringing Teachers to the Camera -- Use and Perceptions of External Content Providers : A Teacher's Journey Through the Process / Jennifer Hahn -- Designing, Assessing, and Scaffolding Student Learning in Videoconferences / Harry Grover Tuttle -- Designing and Implementing Collaborative Classroom Videoconferences / Temi Bidjerano and Diane Wilkinson -- Section IV. Building and Supporting a System of Videoconferencing -- Leading the art of the Conference : Revolutionizing Schooling through Interactive Videoconferencing / John Falco -- Infrastructure for Videoconferencing / Mohua Bose and Sal DeAngelo -- Policy Issues Regarding the Instruction and Educational Use of Videoconferencing / Joseph Bowman, Felix Fernandez, and Sharon Miller-Vice -- Section V. Videoconferencing and Teacher Preparation -- The Real World Buffalo : Reality TV comes to a Charter School / Marion Barnett [and others] -- Virtual Field Trips : Advantages and Disadvantages for Educators and Recommendation for Professional Development / / Dean T. Spaulding and Patricia A. Ranney -- Enhancing Teacher Preparation Through Videoconferencing Types and Engagement / Harry Grover Tuttle -- Videoconferencing : An Alternative to Traditional Professional Development in the K-12 Setting / Leigh A. Mountain -- Section VI. The Impact of Videoconferencing : Does it Help? -- The Impact of Multi-Media Videoconferencing on Children's Learning : Positive Outcomes of Use / Dianna L. Newman -- Point-to-point Videoconferencing : Impact of Content Providers on the K-12 Classroom / Patricia Barbanell -- Integrating Videoconferencing into the Classroom : A Perspective from Northern Ireland / Marie Martin -- Section VII. The Future of K-12 Videoconferencing -- Videoconferencing a New Literacy / Stan Silverman
Summary "This book combines relevant and cutting-edge information on the current and future use of videoconferencing technology in the field of education. It serves as the foundation for future research and implementation of K-12 technology, professional development, and integration efforts. Educators will gain scientific evidence, case studies, and best practices from this book"--Provided by publisher
Notes "Premier reference source"--Cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-299) and index
Notes Print version record
In Idea Group
Subject Videoconferencing -- United States
Teleconferencing in education -- United States
EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- General.
Teleconferencing in education.
Videoconferencing.
United States.
Form Electronic book
Author Newman, Dianna L.
ISBN 9781599043333
1599043335