News from CILC
Did you know?
A number of overviews of actual student projects are accessible on www.cilc.org
The projects have been divided into the following areas:
Some projects also feature a PDF and/or a website which highlights it.
CILC offers assistance in developing or supporting projects.
If you are interested please contact Monica Cougan at 317-231-6526.
New Content Providers
Be sure to explore these two new providers.
The Ontario Science Centre, in Toronto, Ontario: Our mission is "To delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology."
Their first two programs are:
The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi Beach, Texas. The aquarium opened in 1990 with a mission of inspiring appreciation and wise stewardship of the Gulf of Mexico. The Aquavision program allows the Aquarium to continue this mission to students regardless of distance barriers.
Their first two programs posted are:
New Professional Development Providers
The PD Marketplace is growing.
This month providers have added new programs:
Engaging the Student Through Videoconferencing (Celebrate the end of a Successful Year with CILC) by CILC Professional Development.
Introducing loc.gov: Orientation & Research Strategies by Library of Congress
Product Resource Center
Results page updated: Each entry displays the product, the
organization and a brief description of the product, making it easier
to determine which entries will most likely fill your needs. Clicking
on the red title takes you to a deeper description and clickable links.
Examples:
HDX 9000 Series
from Polycom, Inc.
Polycom is offering a new level of video solution for education
customers who demand the very best in quality, flexibility, and
usability.
Projection Display
from Sensory Technologies
Dual projection display classroom for efficient display of
instructional material.
New Providers:
My eCoach
My eCoach is an online learning community with communication,
collaboration, curriculum, coaching, and publishing tools all in one
place. Individuals can sign up for free for access to personal tools or
join for a full lifetime membership with access to all the resources
and tools. You or your organization can set up teams within the larger
eCoach community based on the purpose and goals.
Solutionz
Conferencing, Inc.
Solutionz provides an end-to-end solution comprised of consulting,
system design, installation, training, technical support, and
post-installation service. At Solutionz you'll discover we're a new
kind of company.
Free Special Event
Starting a Distance Learning / E-Learning Program: A Primer
Join Alan Greenberg, Senior Analyst & Partner at Wainhouse Research, to learn how to determine which of the many technology choices available for distance education and e-learning are right for your program.
Questions to be explored are:
- Where does one begin to deploy?
- How does one introduce new technologies into the educational mix?
- When do web conferencing, instant messaging, videoconferencing, Learning Management Systems, lecture capture systems, and interactive whiteboards make sense?
Logistics
Date: June 10, 2008 (Date changed from May 8, 2008)
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm EDT
Location: At your computer
Cost: Free
Register today (Note: If you registered for May 4th, you need NOT reregister.)
For more information
Contact Tonia Carriger
317-231-6787
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