Overview of Videoconference Programs
Tuesday, May 29, 2007; 3:00-4:00 pm
About the Program
Michelle Cruz, Outreach Educator at the Mount Washington Observatory will present an overview of videoconferencing programs that are currently offered at the Weather Discovery Center in North Conway, NH. The Observer on staff interacts with visitors as he/she explains the operations conducted at the Mount Washington Observatory. Michelle will also discuss the possibilities of bringing this unique, interactive program into the classroom. Programs focus on weather concepts, Mount Washington's unique weather conditions, and the operations conducted at the Mount Washington Observatory. Join us to see how your students will get an in-depth look at the weather instruments used by Observatory staff, as well as gain an understanding of data collection and analysis.
Audience
Elementary, middle school, and high school teachers.
Cost
GSDLN Member Sites: Free
Non-member Sites: $ 50.00 Connection Fee paid to GSDLN
(please make checks or PO's payable to NHPTV)
To Register
Register your videoconference site by contacting:
George Fryburg, Director of Programs and Services, Granite State Distance Learning Network
by email: george.fryburg@unh.edu
by phone: (603) 767-6374
Technical
This program is open to all public and private schools who have access to two-way interactive video equipment (ISDN or IP). If you are unsure whether or not you have access to this type of equipment, or don't understand these terms, you should be working with your school's technology coordinator. This session does not work with a web cam hooked up to a computer. Your equipment should be able to do H.323 (IP) or H.320 (ISDN) videoconference connections.